GREYWATER REUSE - LAUNDRY to LANDSCAPE
Laundry to landscape, is a greywater system that uses the water from clothes washing machines for sub-surface landscape irrigation or dispersion. This system is very economical since it typically requires the least amount of plumbing modifications and utilizes the clothes washing machine’s pump for greywater distribution. Onsite water reuse allows less water to enter our septic and sewage systems, and diverts that water into landscapes, watering trees, shrubs, flowers and other foliage.
DO:
DO install a diverter valve in order to direct the flow of water from greywater application to septic/sewer system.
DO clearly label all greywater pipes in order to prevent confusion with potable water.
DO monitor and maintain system on a regular basis.
DON’T:
DO NOT utilize water from washing diapers, soiled garments or hazardous chemicals.
DO NOT allow greywater to pond on surface, run off property, or distribute through sprinklers.
DO NOT use bleach when greywater system is turned on.
Multiple Benefits
FIRE RESILIENCE
FOOD SECURITY
GROUNDWATER RECHARGE
EXTREME HEAT REDUCTION
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
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