[Lapg] Fwd: greywater classes in Los Angeles area

[L. Santoyo]

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*L. Santoyo, Director
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*http://earthflow.com/blog/permaculture-courses

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From: laura allen <laura at greywateraction.org>
Date: Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 7:49 PM
Subject: greywater classes in Los Angeles area
To: laura at greywateraction.org


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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 <http://www.laecovillage.org/index.htm> 117
   Bimini Pl Los Angeles CA 90004
   - *Cost: *Sliding scale $25-50 limited work trade positions available
   - *Register here<http://greywateraction.org/content/register-greywater-course-oct-14th>
   *

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 <http://www.laecovillage.org/index.htm> 117
   Bimini Pl Los Angeles CA 90004
   - *Cost: *Sliding scale $25-50
   - *Register here<http://greywateraction.org/content/register-greywater-maintenance-workshop-oct-14th>
   *

 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.

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*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<http://greywateraction.org/content/register-hands-greywater-workshop-oct-15th-2011>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 at 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 at 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.
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