[ca-gw] [Ca-standard] state wide registration system idea

[Steve Bilson]

The problem with a "registration" process is that it's totally unique.
They'd have to create a new bureaucracy to implement it (receiving folks,
training, forms, computer input, IT support, etc.).  That'd cost a fortune,
and no city has extra money.  The closest thing they have right now is the
permit process.  So, by asking for a tracking feature, you're really asking
for a permit imposition, and there we are again, right back to where we
started 20 years ago.

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:ca-standard-bounces at graywater.org] On Behalf Of John Russell
Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:07 AM
To: laura at greywaterguerrillas.com
Cc: ca-standard at graywater.org
Subject: Re: [ca-gw] [Ca-standard] state wide registration system idea

I would like to return to Laura's idea of creating a tracking/registration
system for unpermitted graywater systems as outlined below. Now that SF
has fired the first shot across the bow, other cities may soon follow. I
think a registration system would be a great idea to address and alleviate
fears from these cities.

Please weigh in on this as I think we need to present something more to SF
than just emails.

Best regards,

John Russell
--
WaterSprout
510.541.7278
879 Aileen St. Oakland, CA 94608
http://watersprout.org

> Hi Everyone,
> There seems to be a lot of interest in having some kind of tracking system
> for the washing machines and single fixtures (that don't require a
> permit). No permit is critical for this to be low cost and easy for
> homeowner, AND having info about these systems is important. Several of
> the stakeholders have been discussing the logistics of a tracking system
> that would be easy, not a barrier, and gather good data. We'd love your
> input.
>
> Tracking System Idea: Grant funding would support the creation of a data
> base held on a non-profit type site- local cities or counties could sign
> up and then would have a tab on the site. Local jurisdictions would send
> residents to the site to fill out info on their permitless systems (and
> permitted systems?). Water districts could get reports of water savings
> from greywater in their service area. Cities would know where the
> greywater systems are and would not have to do extra work to collect that
> data.
>
> This is the info we think would be important to collect. Please
> comment/add ideas.
> thanks,
> Laura
>
>
> Data
> 1.Address:
> 2.Water District:
> 3.Fixture (s) used for greywater:
> 4.Estimated GPD:
> 5.Date of installation:
> 6.Detergents used:
> 7. (check all that apply) Installed by:
> owner/renter/contractor/landscaper/plumber/certified greywater
> specialist/other
>
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