Description

Runoff Water Capture, Treatments and
Recycling Technologies

Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 2:00-4:00 PM,
Altman Plants |
Center for Applied Horticultural Research (CfAHR)

Presentations and field discussions about water runoff capture, treatments and recycling technologies.
Topics include retention/detention ponds, slow sand filters and disinfection technologies.
Presenters are researchers, practitioners and commercial technology representatives.

Retention Pond in Foreground, Altman Plants Nursery in Background

Retention Pond. Photo: Ben DiAnna, UCCE

Resources

Altman Plants

AquaPulse Systems

Floriculture & Nursery Research and Education Program, UCCE San Diego
Gerardo (Gerry) Spinelli, Production Horticulture Advisor for San Diego County

Presentations:

Physical and Chemical Control Options of Pathogens in Water Recycling Systems
Speaker: Donald J. Merhaut, Extension Specialist, University of California, Riverside

Slow Sand Filters
Speaker: Loren Oki, Extension Specialist, University of California, Davis

Funding Opportunities
Speaker: Gerry Spinelli, Production Horticulture Advisor, UCCE San Diego County

  • Presentation Video (You Tube Video)
  • Funding Opportunities Database (Webpage)
    Climate Resilient Agriculture Program, UCCE San Diego

Field Discussion and Demonstration - Altman's Nursery Water Recycling and AquaPulse Treatment System
Speakers:
Javier Lopez, Head Grower, Altman's Nursery
Aaron Vogt, Technical Director and Loys Larpin, Vice President, AquaPulse