About Evergreen Lodge

In 2010, Watershed Progressive developed, permitted and implemented Evergreen’s greywater system, recycling 1.9 million gallons on water annually from guest cabins, staff housing and commercial laundry. At the time of installation, Evergreen was the largest permitted greywater installation in Tuolumne County and is widely referenced as a case study for the potential of larger, commercial greywater systems in four season environments.

The water is used to facilitate the growth of landscaped areas, regenerate habitat and alleviate onsite wastewater processing loads. These systems are all localized and on site, maximizing ecological regeneration and minimizing maintenance. Additional stormwater mitigation BMPs were also installed in late 2013 to reduce erosion following the Rim Fire.

Impacts Include

•  1.9 million gallons of annual greywater re-use

(based on average water use and rainfall year)