Feb. 11 workshop to offer graywater advice, tips
The Santa Clara Valley Water District and the City of Morgan Hill will host a “What’s Graywater?” workshop Feb. 11 to help residents learn about the water-saving potential of common types of graywater systems.Information will include costs, codes and regulations associated with graywater systems, plant-friendly soaps and products, irrigation hardware requirements and how to qualify for a $200 “Graywater Laundry to Landscape” rebate program.To receive specific assistance with project ideas during the workshop, attendees are encouraged to bring a simple drawing of project plans, photos of your home laundry area and exterior wall nearest your clothes washer and a photo of any landscape area to be irrigated with graywater. These materials are not required to attend the workshop.The workshop will take place 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 11 at Johnson Garden Nursery, 520 Tennant Ave., Suite C.Fore more information, call (408) 630-2684, or (408) 779-7171.
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