On October 24th, 2007, the Berkeley EcoHouse’s constructed wetland and greywater hybrid design became the first to pass code in the state of California, and became the first permitted, residential greywater system approved by the City of Berkeley. Our rainwater harvesting system was installed shortly thereafter.
Resources we recommend for learning about and constructing your own greywater and rainwater catchment systems:
Guide to Conserving Water through Rainwater Harvesting & Graywater Reuse
Guide to Greywater-Compatible Cleaning Products
Oasis Design (greywater and rainwater books, pdfs, and DVDs)
EcoHouse Simple Laundry Greywater System (permit not required)
