[Southern_AZ_MWS] Greywater Workshop December 13, 14 Nogales

[Meghan Maloney]

Friends of the

Santa Cruz River

Free presentations on the benefits and

application of greywater systems 

December 13 & 14 - Nogales, Arizona 

 

What is greywater?

Greywater, is household wastewater generated from domestic processes such as
washing hands in the bathroom sink, laundry and bathing. Greywater comprises
50-80% of residential wastewater.

Public talk on the benefits of Greywater harvesting, Dec. 13, 6:30-8:00 pm

Discover how to lower your water bill/use and recycle your greywater for
gardening and landscaping while reducing demands placed on your sewage
system. This public talk will provide practical information for home owners
and others interested in utilizing these important water conservation
techniques. Plus, learn how taxpayers who install a "water conservation
system" (defined as a system to harvest residential greywater) in their
residence may benefit from a one-time tax credit for 25% of

the cost of the system (up to a maximum of $1000) for both homeowners and
builders.

Location:

Santa Cruz County, Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, 2150 North Congress
Dr., Nogales, AZ

Professional workshop on techniques and applications, Dec. 14, 7:30-10:00 am

To promote the use of greywater, a free breakfast seminar is also being
offered for construction trades.  Contractors, plumbers, landscape
professionals, designers, public officials and others interested in these
water savings techniques are invited. During this special presentation
experts will discuss design and installation of greywater systems, relevant
building codes, consumer marketing and tax credits for

builders of up to $200 per residential unit constructed with a greywater
harvesting system. Preregistration for the breakfast seminar is encouraged;
please visit the link listed below or contact Jason Meininger at (520)
904-3168 to register.

Location:

Santa Cruz County, Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, 2150 North Congress
Dr., Nogales, AZ

International expert Brad Lancaster, author of Rainwater Harvesting for
Drylands, will lead the informative sessions. Since 1993, Brad has run a
successful permaculture

consulting, design, & education business focused on integrated and
sustainable approaches to landscape design, planning, and living. At his
home in Tucson, Brad and his brother harvest over 100,000 gallons of
rainwater a year on a 1/8th acre urban lot and adjoining right-of-way.
www.harvestingrainwater.com

For more information on the presentations and to register for the breakfast
seminar,

Please visit http://greywaterharvesting.eventbrite.com; OR Contact Jason
Meininger, Sonoran Institute at (520) 904-3168; email jason at sonoran.org

Sponsorship and funding generously provided by:

The Giles W. & Elise G. Mead Foundation

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