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Greywater Installer's Training for Professionals (Fairfield)
5-Day Class: May 19th-23rd 8am-5pm This course is sponsored by Solano County Water Agency and Benicia Community Gardens

Interested in learning all about greywater and installing systems professionally? This course is designed for people with either basic plumbing, landscaping, or permaculture skills who want to learn how to design and build simple, economical residential greywater systems. You will learn about the theory behind simple and high-end systems including the indoor use of greywater. We’ll cover basic plumbing and landscaping skills needed for the four types of common simple greywater systems. You will learn how to conduct a site assessment, determine which system to install and how to maintain existing systems. By the end of the course you will know about proper installation of code compliant washing machine, and simple systems under the CA state code. There will be an exam and installation for people wishing to be certified and listed on our website. The “installer’s page” contains contact info for graduates who wish to be listed, as well as an internal list serve for installers to share info, experiences, and get support. Who can attend? Professionals working in the landscaping or construction industry; preference is given to those in Solano County (you must have a valid business license). This course is sponsored by Solano County Water Agency and Benicia Community Gardens. Employees or owners of a Solano County business: $50 Outside of Solano County: $650 For more information: www.greywateraction.org Contact Laura Allen at: info@greywateraction.org or call 510-423-3102