I am very impressed at how much activity this blog has received. From starting as a way to tell the world what I do to the guest writers and some very in depth articles, I like where things are going. There is a Facebook page with status updates and photos from the road and I’m trying to get a Twitter handle going as well.
Lots of interest from the community – its a good thing Recycled Water is a hot topic, especially during this California Drought.
- Step-by-Step – Getting and Unloading RecycledH2O from CCCSD Residential Fill Station – The most visited article on this website
- A quick YouTube video showing how to get RecycledH2O from the CCCSD Residential Fill Station
- Guest writer Bret G wrote “Hauling 275 gallons of Recycled Water with an IBC Tote” which has all pertinent info for getting started with a 275 gallon tote including pumps and hose attachments
- Where to Get Free Recycled Water – continuously updated as new fill stations open
- Recycled Water Tank Ideas – lots of different options – all depends on your mode of transportation
Characteristics of Recycled Water
- Using Recycled Water as Fertilizer – water soluble nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium quickens the uptake of nutrients into grass and makes Recycled Water one of the best fertilizers on the planet
- Big 5 part series of on the Impact of Using Recycled Water on plants in the garden
- Part 1 – Tolerance of landscape tree species to salt spray
- Part 2 – Tolerance of landscape palm species to salt spray
- Part 3 – Tolerance of landscape shrub species to salt spray
- Part 4 – Tolerance of landscape ground cover and vine species to salt spray
- Part 5 – Tolerance of landscape grass species to salt spray
- Is Recycled Water… Gray Water? – hoping to educate you on correct terminology
Utilize your Landscape to use water more efficiently
- How Much Water Does My Lawn Need – lots of math used to determine how much water you need for your lawn
- Thinking of Re-landscaping – Consider Using Mulch – ran an experiment with mulch in raised beds and without and use 80% less water on mulch covered beds than note
- Front Yard Re-landscaping – I took out my grass and put in a patio and a drought resistant garden with drip irrigation – this post cataloged the process
- Thinking of Re-landscaping – Consider a Swale – Buried a downspout underground with rocks and landscape fabric to make what looks like a dry river bed – also use it as an avenue to get recycled water deeper in the ground, faster
What Can I Do…
- What Can I Do To Lower My Water Usage – Home Owner Edition – 35 water conservation tips – when used can lower usage from 400 gallons/day to ~ 38 gallons per day
- I Live In A Condo – water conservation tips for people who might not have a yard
- I Rent A House – water conservation tips for landlords and renters
In The News
- KTVU Channel 2 – More Contra Costa residents using free, recycled water to keep landscapes green
- CCWD Board Approves State-Mandated Drought Emergency Plan
- EBMUD Board Approves Drought Measures, Increase Restriction
- Two East Bay water boards to vote on mandatory cutbacks in water use
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