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. It will cover five common greywater systems, how to determine which is appropriate for the site, and how to install them. It will also cover plants, products, and codes.
There will be an optional exam and installation for people wishing to be certified and listed on our website. We're in the process of upgrading our site and it will include an "installer's page" with contact info for graduates of our course, as well as an internal list serve for installers to share info, experiences, and get support.
For more information about greywater systems, check out this video of Brett Bucknum of Hyphae Design Lab.
More info: greencactus.org
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