Pipe Dreams: The Basics of Graywater Systems

Pipe Dreams: The Basics of Graywater Systems:

Use nutrient-rich graywater to irrigate your yard and take advantage of nature's ready-made wastewater filtration system.
By Carol Venolia
March/April 2011

A gray water system reuses water from sinks, showers, tubs, dishwashers and washing machines to water gardens and landscaping.

"Though 70 percent of the earth’s surface is covered with water, only about 1 percent of that is suitable for human use—and we are gulping this precious resource at ever-expanding rates. As world population grows steadily, our water use doubles every 20 years. Water tables are falling and pollution renders more water unusable."

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