Re: using greywater

Cecile Mills (seaseal@got.net)
Thu, 20 Aug 1998 20:48:10 -0700

> I am starting to work on a new project to see if I can
>utilize soapy (grey)water either for irrigation purpose or if
>possible to filter the water by means of low-cost filters to be used
>in the house again.
>Can someone assist me in this project with their experience?

When thinking about grey water for re-use, consider two factors:

* what is going into the water
* what types of living things can cleanse grey water

Using types of soaps that do not contain phosphates is one aspect. Finding
biota (reeds, bacteria, algae) that can filter water is another. Hope this
gets you started.

Check out some Permaculture lists and Web sites.

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