Water conservation

Greywater Webinar – September 23rd

September 1, 2021 by Sustainable Fairfax

Graywater Webinar – September 23rd.

Washing machines are among the top three water users in your home – about 22% of water use.

Reclaim water from your washing machine to use for your garden by installing a graywater system. Marin Water is holding an introductory webinar with The Urban Farmer Store on September 23rd. Laura Allen, lead author of “The San Francisco Graywater Design Guidelines for Outdoor Irrigation”, will host and give an overview on how to get started with a Laundry-To-Landscape graywater system. To register early for the webinar visit this link.

Marin Water offers $100 discount on greywater kit. Application

For more Water Conservation Tips and Resources

Marin Water is in Short Supply — Get Free Water Saving Devices from MW

June 12, 2021 by Laura Vernon Leave a Comment

Be part of the solution. Get water saving devices the Marin Water Office at 220 Nellen Avenue, Corte Madera.

Get your FREE water saving kit that includes:

Bucket to catch water for reuse
Leak detection dye tablets
Shutoff nozzle for your garden hose
Low flow faucet aerator and showerhead
Five minute shower timer
Drive-It-Dirty car window cling to put on your beautifully dirty car

See our Water Conservation NOW resources page.

Rainwater Harvesting 101 (Saturday, Dec 3)

December 3, 2016 by Sustainable Fairfax Leave a Comment

Rainwater Harvesting 101

Saturday, December 3, 10am-4pm

Location: Bragman residence, 30 Hickory Rd, Fairfax, CA 94930

PLESE REGISTER BELOW!

Learn to install rainwater harvesting systems in this hands-on workshop taught by experienced instructors from Greywater Action.

We will install two types of rainwater harvesting systems:

1) a “dry system” with the downspout flowing directly into a 55 gallon barrel located next to a building
2) a “wet system” that allows rainwater storage to be located away from a building—the rain will be piped from the gutter, under a path, and over to where it rises naturally into a large cistern.

We will also focus on beneficial “secondary use” of the overflow water from the barrel and cistern, directing it to infiltration in the garden rather than to the storm drain.

You will leave knowing how to calculate the amount of rainwater you can capture from your own roof, and have an idea of the types of storage that are available—so you’ll be all set to design your own system!

The workshop will take place at the Bragman residence in the Cascade neighborhood of Fairfax. Larry Bragman is our Marin Municipal Water District representative (address to be provided following registration).

Instructors: Christina Bertea and Natalie Kilmer, Greywater Action

“Dry System”: rain flows directly into a barrel:

“Wet System”: rain flows under a pathway and back up into a cistern:

This workshop is part of Sustainable Fairfax’s water conservation program, Take Action On Water: Go Blue!

Register below:

2 for 1 SPECIAL- Register for one and bring a friend for free!

Select Rate 1, 2, 3 or 4 from drop down menu below, and click on “Pay Now”:

Rainwater Harvesting 101 (Saturday, Dec 3)

December 3, 2016 by Sustainable Fairfax Leave a Comment

Rainwater Harvesting 101

Saturday, December 3, 10am-4pm

Location: Bragman residence, 30 Hickory Rd, Fairfax, CA 94930

PLESE REGISTER BELOW!

Learn to install rainwater harvesting systems in this hands-on workshop taught by experienced instructors from Greywater Action.

We will install two types of rainwater harvesting systems:

We will also focus on beneficial “secondary use” of the overflow water from the barrel and cistern, directing it to infiltration in the garden rather than to the storm drain.

Instructors: Christina Bertea and Natalie Kilmer, Greywater Action

“Dry System”: rain flows directly into a barrel:

“Wet System”: rain flows under a pathway and back up into a cistern:

This workshop is part of Sustainable Fairfax’s water conservation program, Take Action On Water: Go Blue!

Register below:

2 for 1 SPECIAL- Register for one and bring a friend for free!

Select Rate 1, 2, 3 or 4 from drop down menu below, and click on “Pay Now”:

Laundry-to-Landscape Greywater Workshop- Oct 22

October 22, 2016 by Sustainable Fairfax Leave a Comment

Don’t Let Perfectly Good Water Escape Down the Drain!

Learn to install a simple laundry-to-landscape greywater system in this hands-on workshop taught by experienced instructors from Greywater Action.

Using water from your washing machine loads to irrigate your surrounding landscape can be a relatively simple way to conserve water, save money, and help Marin conserve water. According to MMWD Conservation Manager Dan Carney, “Even when full, our reservoirs hold only about a two-year supply of water, so using water wisely is always important. We never know what the next rainfall year will bring.”

The workshop will take place at a residence in Fairfax, California (in the neighborhood of Manor Elementary).

This workshop is part of Sustainable Fairfax’s water conservation program, Take Action On Water: Go Blue! This event partially sponsored by New Belgium Brewing and Marin Municipal Water District.

UPDATE: There are just 2 spots left.. please register before it sells out!

Location: The Kaefer Residence, 10 Gary Way, Fairfax, CA 94930

Time: 11am-4pm

Register below:

Select Rate 1, 2, 3 or 4 from drop down menu below, and click on “Pay Now”:

You can also write a check payable to Sustainable Fairfax and mail to Sustainable Fairfax, PO Box 342, Fairfax, CA 94978.

For more information, email SustainFX@gmail.com

Laundry-to-Landscape Greywater Workshop- Oct 22

October 22, 2016 by Sustainable Fairfax Leave a Comment

Don’t Let Perfectly Good Water Escape Down the Drain!

Learn to install a simple laundry-to-landscape greywater system in this hands-on workshop taught by experienced instructors from Greywater Action.

Using water from your washing machine loads to irrigate your surrounding landscape can be a relatively simple way to conserve water, save money, and help Marin conserve water. According to MMWD Conservation Manager Dan Carney, “Even when full, our reservoirs hold only about a two-year supply of water, so using water wisely is always important. We never know what the next rainfall year will bring.”

The workshop will take place at a residence in Fairfax, California (in the neighborhood of Manor Elementary).

This workshop is part of Sustainable Fairfax’s water conservation program, Take Action On Water: Go Blue! This event partially sponsored by New Belgium Brewing and Marin Municipal Water District.

Water conservation

Be part of the solution. Get water saving devices the Marin Water Office at 220 Nellen Avenue, Corte Madera.

Rainwater Harvesting 101

Saturday, December 3, 10am-4pm

Location: Bragman residence, 30 Hickory Rd, Fairfax, CA 94930

PLESE REGISTER BELOW!

Learn to install rainwater harvesting systems in this hands-on workshop taught by experienced instructors from Greywater Action.

“Dry System”: rain flows directly into a barrel:

“Wet System”: rain flows under a pathway and back up into a cistern:

Register below:

Select Rate 1, 2, 3 or 4 from drop down menu below, and click on “Pay Now”:

Note: If you do not want to use Paypal, click on the Pay Now link above and select the grey tab titled “Pay with Debit or Credit Card”

You can also mail a check made payable to “Sustainable Fairfax” and mail to Sustainable Fairfax, PO Box 342, Fairfax, CA 94978

Rainwater Harvesting 101

Saturday, December 3, 10am-4pm

Location: Bragman residence, 30 Hickory Rd, Fairfax, CA 94930

PLESE REGISTER BELOW!

Learn to install rainwater harvesting systems in this hands-on workshop taught by experienced instructors from Greywater Action.

“Dry System”: rain flows directly into a barrel:

“Wet System”: rain flows under a pathway and back up into a cistern:

Register below:

Select Rate 1, 2, 3 or 4 from drop down menu below, and click on “Pay Now”:

Note: If you do not want to use Paypal, click on the Pay Now link above and select the grey tab titled “Pay with Debit or Credit Card”

You can also mail a check made payable to “Sustainable Fairfax” and mail to Sustainable Fairfax, PO Box 342, Fairfax, CA 94978

Don’t Let Perfectly Good Water Escape Down the Drain!

Learn to install a simple laundry-to-landscape greywater system in this hands-on workshop taught by experienced instructors from Greywater Action.

The workshop will take place at a residence in Fairfax, California (in the neighborhood of Manor Elementary).

This workshop is part of Sustainable Fairfax’s water conservation program, Take Action On Water: Go Blue! This event partially sponsored by New Belgium Brewing and Marin Municipal Water District.

UPDATE: There are just 2 spots left.. please register before it sells out!

Location: The Kaefer Residence, 10 Gary Way, Fairfax, CA 94930

Time: 11am-4pm

Register below:

Select Rate 1, 2, 3 or 4 from drop down menu below, and click on “Pay Now”:

You can also write a check payable to Sustainable Fairfax and mail to Sustainable Fairfax, PO Box 342, Fairfax, CA 94978.

For more information, email SustainFX@gmail.com

Sponsored by:

Don’t Let Perfectly Good Water Escape Down the Drain!

Learn to install a simple laundry-to-landscape greywater system in this hands-on workshop taught by experienced instructors from Greywater Action.

The workshop will take place at a residence in Fairfax, California (in the neighborhood of Manor Elementary).

This workshop is part of Sustainable Fairfax’s water conservation program, Take Action On Water: Go Blue! This event partially sponsored by New Belgium Brewing and Marin Municipal Water District.

UPDATE: There are just 2 spots left.. please register before it sells out!

Location: The Kaefer Residence, 10 Gary Way, Fairfax, CA 94930

Time: 11am-4pm

Register below:

Select Rate 1, 2, 3 or 4 from drop down menu below, and click on “Pay Now”:

You can also write a check payable to Sustainable Fairfax and mail to Sustainable Fairfax, PO Box 342, Fairfax, CA 94978.

For more information, email SustainFX@gmail.com

Sponsored by: