Gottfried Green

At the Link (with credits) the article contains the following statement: "Graywater systems vary from simple low-cost systems to highly complex and costly systems. The technology involved in such systems ranges from the sophisticated to the crude, from engineered systems with filters and pumps to a washing machine draining directly onto oleander bushes. (Official acceptance correspondingly varies from approval to disapproval.)" We would be closer to the washing machine draining on the flowers end of the spectrum. The reason: Not being on the hardcore end with set ups such as composting toilets, cisterns etc... there are still 2 options that would suit us on Gottfried and would not require an elaborate expensive system that would exceed our budget. Also, if the graywater isn't going to be used for irrigation what are more practical uses for the recycled water. One would be (A) the sink-fed toilet tank, taking graywater from the bathroom sink and using it to fill the tank. There are self contained systems you can hook up under your sink. Also, (B) washing machine water usually spills into a utility tub. Once again there are self-contained systems that could filter this water for other uses. Although contamination and filtering are a bit more tricky depending on the use, backyard ingenuity could come into play and provide some sort of pay-off.

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