Hi, 
Thought you might be interested in knowing about these upcoming classes on greywater. 
Kind regards,
Laura

Going Green with Greywater

When: Friday October 14, 2011 - 9:00am - 12:00pm 
Where: LA Eco Village 117 Bimini Pl Los Angeles CA 90004 
 Cost: Sliding scale $25-50 limited work trade positions available 
Register here 

Reusing  greywater, water from sinks, showers, and washing machines,  is a great  way to save water! In this workshop you will learn safe and  simple  ways to reuse greywater, common types of systems, what products  to use,  and take a tour of several existing systems. We will also be  creating a  mock-up of a laundry-to-landscape greywater system with all  the parts  and tools needed to install it.


Greywater System Maintenance: Advanced Workshop

When: Friday October 14, 2011 - 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Where: LA Eco Village 117 Bimini Pl Los Angeles CA 90004 
Cost: Sliding scale $25-50 
Register here

 Simple  greywater systems require very  little maintenance, but a small  amount  is needed! An hour or two a year can keep greywater systems well   functioning and improve their effectiveness.  In the workshop we'll   review best practices for creating long lasting systems. We'll observe   existing greywater systems that are between two and three years old,   from washing machine, shower, and kitchen sink. Participants will   practice balancing greywater flows, checking mulch basins, and doing any   repairs needed on the system.We will also review greywater system   design, calculating greywater  flows, plant water requirements, and new  greywater technologies.This is a  hands-on workshop, please wear clothes  and shoes for working. Please  bring a notebook for taking notes.




Hands-on greywater installation workshop

When: Saturday October 15th, 11am-4pm 
Where:Los Angeles (exact location will be emailed after registration is complete) 
Cost: Sliding scale $30-$100, limited worktrade positions available 
Register here Learn how to divert greywater from a washing machine to irrigate  the landscape with a laundry to landscape greywater system. This type of  greywater system is low cost, does not require a  permit, and is easy to install in most home applications. This is a  hands-on class, participants will be learning about and participating in  the construction of a real greywater system. The class will cover:  Greywater principles, the best plants to water with greywater, common  pitfalls and how to avoid them, and how to install a system that is  legal under the new California code.



(for Santa Monica residents only) Design and install your own laundry to landscape greywater system

October 8th and 9th, 8am- 5pm Day 1: Santa Monica library. Day 2: Your house! (You'll be installing your own system) 
Free workshop sponsored by the City of Santa Monica! 
 Contact kimberly.ocain@smgov.net for questions. 
Register here http://www.smgov.net/Departments/OSE/Categories/Water/Greywater.aspx 

The low down on pee and poo- a composting toilet workshop.

When:Friday October 14th- 7:00 pm 
Where: LA Eco Village 117 Bimini Pl Los Angeles CA 90004 
Cost: Sliding scale $15-$5 
Reservations required: crsp@igc.org or 213/738-1254 
This  workshop will cover: Ecological Sanitation - waterless toilets and  urine harvesting - can save water, protect the environment, and create  free fertilizer around the world. Learn the "how and why" of composting  toilets and urine reuse, see projects from Mexico, China, Sweden,  Zimbabwe, and the United States. Learn about options for homescale  composting toilets from urban to rural applications, operation and  maintenance needs, and common problems and solutions.