Homeowners who want to reduce their water bills and conserve water use grey water recycling systems. These systems take the pressure off municipal sewer systems and personal septic tanks. Read on to learn more about these systems.
What Is Grey Water?
Not sure what grey water is? Don’t worry. Many people are confused by this term.
Grey water is non-waste water, meaning it’s not water that comes from toilets. Instead, grey water comes from washing machines, sinks, bathwater, and shower water. Although grey water has minimal organic particles, the amount isn’t enough to consider the water contaminated or unsafe.
That being said, grey water is not potable water. It’s not safe to drink and should only be used for watering the lawn, washing the car, or other similar activities.
How to Install a Grey Water System
Grey water recycling is sophisticated and requires professional installation by qualified plumbers. Homeowners who want to recycle water from their bathroom sinks, washing machines, and other grey water sources need to have these sources connected to drain lines. These drain lines move the grey water to an outdoor source for irrigation purposes or to a storage tank where the water’s reused within 24 hours in toilets and laundry machines.
Drain lines and storage tanks must be installed precisely to prevent damage to the yard or home and to keep grey water storage from smelling. When installed correctly, these systems go a long way toward helping homeowners use water conservatively.