Water Resources

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Water Conservation Techniques

EPA Water Conservation Techniques

Earth Easy Water Conservation Techniques

Water Conservation Techniques That Make Every Drop Count

Rainwater Collection

Oregon Smart Guide – Rainwater Harvesting

State Code for Oregon Please note the strict code for potable water. As noted later in the document, rainwater collection for irrigation is exempt from many of the most strict code requirements.

Texas Rainwater Handbook

Virginia Rainwater Handbook

View this Video – RiverSmart Rainwater Collection

Rainwater Collection Classes are held at the First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op South Store Meeting Room two to three times per year. Free admission, but pre-registration is required. Call (541) 753-3115 ext. 0 for class offerings.

Lane County Community College in Eugene offers classes in Rainwater Collection through the Water Conservation Technician Program. Call (541) 463-3977.

Greywater Re-Use

Proposed new Greywater Code in Oregon

Create an Oasis with Greywater

Greywater.com

Grey Water Action

On-Site Wastewater Treatment

Living Machines

An example in Astoria, Oregon

Description of On-Site Wastewater Treatment

Rain Gardens

Oregon Rain Gardens Guide

Rain Garden Design Manual

Rain Garden Book

View this Video – RiverSmart Rain Gardens Part 1

Living Walls

Grand Master of Living Walls  - Patrick Blanc

How to Make a Living Wall

View this Video – Building Green Towers

 

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Water: Vision

The Vision of the Water Action Team is that water conservation efforts will decrease the amount of water City residents use by one-half and will result in local streams that are clean and support sustainable populations of cold-water native fish.


Water: Goals

1. By 2050, there will be a 50% reduction in the water flow (quantity) from 2008 annual levels through the Corvallis minicipal water systems, currently including the Taylor and Rock Creek Water Treatment Plants, Wastewater Treatment Plant, and storm water drainage system.

2. By 2050, the Corvallis watersheds will be revived to conditions that provide healthy habitat characteristics that support reproducing populations of cold-water native fish in Corvallis principal streams.

Water: Current Projects

 1. Three Waters – Plan and install a Sustainable Water Demonstration Site at the First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op South Store to demonstrate to the public how businesses and residences can reduce tap water use plus wastewater and stormwater discharge into municipal systems by 50% while maintaining current standards of living, health and convenience.

2. Dixon Creek Citizen Engagement - Engage property owners adjacent to Dixon Creek in the health and functioning of the stream. The City government has received EPA grant funding and has assumed primary responsibility for this project.

3. Jefferson Way Outfall Bioswale Project – Plan and construct an area along the west end of Jefferson Way at OSU that can treat the stormwater flowing out of the end of City stormwater pipes and treat the stormwater using natural biological methods prior to it entering Oak Creek.