Green Plumbing

No, by "green plumbing" we don't mean pretty flowers in toilet bowls. (But it's not a bad idea, huh?) Green plumbing really is part of the whole green building thing, which is finally all the rage now. It's about getting our built environments more in sync with The Environment by building with sustainability in mind and reducing our collective footprint.

But it can start one toilet at a time.

Low-flow toilets –
We supply and install the water-saving low-flow toilets and waterless urinals that qualify business customers of the Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District for rebates of up to $260 per fixture. Businesses on septic may qualify for the same rebates if they are a water customer of the City of Sonoma or Valley of the Moon Water District. Residential customers can also qualify for a $150 rebate when an old non low-flow toilet is replaced with one of the new ultra low-flow models.

Water leak detection and repair services –
Leaking toilets and dripping faucets waste a surprising amount of water, and leaks on outside lines can be just as costly. We can diagnose and repair all types. Check your leak factor before summertime usage really hits home.

Trenchless sewer repair –
Minimize site disturbance and erosion with our patented no dig method of pipe relining, a cost effective alternative that offers the structural strength of new pipe.

BioSmart –
Rather than caustic and toxic drain cleaners, Boden Plumbing recommends maintaining the health of drain systems with the application of naturally occurring bacteria. The product we use and recommend to our customers is BioSmart. We find it works well to keep kitchen lines clear and is particularly helpful to our winery, restaurant, and other food service customers.

Nature’s Miracle™ whole-house water systems –
At Boden Plumbing we feature an activated carbon whole-house filtering system that improves on both water softening and reverse osmosis systems. RO wastes 3 to 4 gallons for each gallon of filtered water provided – and increases the acidity of the water. Water softeners add salts, which make the water unusable for drinking and gray water. Nature’s Miracle™ maintains the water’s mineral content while reducing scale buildup and delivers clean water through every fixture.

Find out more about the possibilities of green building at these websites:

:: New Homes Green Build Check List
:: Green Build Initiatives in Northern Calif.
:: Build It Green (dot) org

Or e-mail us here at Boden Plumbing. We'd be happy to tell you more.