Grey water system

Our criteria for building the greywater system for the tinyhouse was pretty simple: cheap, made from readily available materials, and effective. We also

Why waste drinkable water on your yard when your old bathwater will suffice? That's the idea behind gray water reclamation -- getting the most out of your water through reuse.

This guide has it all, from understanding how a DIY greywater system works, to breaking down the required materials to build your own.

I have just finished building a grey water biological filter and would love to hear the different ideas and concepts others might have. I know there are other concepts that can be added such as a g...

[img_assist|nid=257|title=|desc=Greywater irrigated landscape|link=node|align=left|width=120|height=93]Greywater is water from your bathroom sinks, showers, tubs, and washing machines. It is not water that has come into contact with feces, either from the toilet or from washing diapers. Greywater may contain traces of dirt, food, grease, hair, and certain household cleaning products. While greywater may look “dirty,” it is a safe and even beneficial source of irrigation water in a yard…

Construction of Grey Water Purification System - project with students from the "Art, Sustainability, Society and Education" cours...

The state estimates that landscape irrigation accounts for about 4 million acre-feet each...

While planning our outdoor kitchen, shower and toilets we had to figure out a low tech solution for the waste water.

This is a free workshop hosted by the Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District to learn about graywater systems. These systems use recycled water for toilet flushing and outdoor irrigation, reducing our water use. For additional information see the Flyer - Graywater Workshop 10-3-13 or join us for the workshop. Light refreshments will be