Comments on: Grey Water Conservation Guide http://www.sierraclubgreenhome.com/go-green/water-fixtures-and-plumbing/greywater-going-grey-to-get-green/ It Begins Where You Live Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:55:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Chris http://www.sierraclubgreenhome.com/go-green/water-fixtures-and-plumbing/greywater-going-grey-to-get-green/comment-page-1/#comment-8446 Chris Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:28:44 +0000 http://www.sierraclubgreenhome.com/?p=6069#comment-8446 This is a great informational article on greywater. Several areas outside of the United States have already accepted greywater as a viable resource (Australia is an example where it is really taking off). This article does a great job of pointing out irrigation as a typical component - it should be mentioned additionally that on average, landscape irrigation makes up 32% of US residential water usage. I would also suggest checking out Flotender. From the website, "Our solution is simple. Use water from your shower, bathtub, and washing machine to water your landscape via ultra efficient drip irrigation. This provides a second use of water you are already using, allowing you to irrigate year-round, while dramatically reducing your household water consumption." The system comes pre-assembled and can be installed by any homeowner. www.flotender.com This is a great informational article on greywater. Several areas outside of the United States have already accepted greywater as a viable resource (Australia is an example where it is really taking off). This article does a great job of pointing out irrigation as a typical component – it should be mentioned additionally that on average, landscape irrigation makes up 32% of US residential water usage.

I would also suggest checking out Flotender. From the website, “Our solution is simple. Use water from your shower, bathtub, and washing machine to water your landscape via ultra efficient drip irrigation. This provides a second use of water you are already using, allowing you to irrigate year-round, while dramatically reducing your household water consumption.” The system comes pre-assembled and can be installed by any homeowner. http://www.flotender.com

]]> By: Janice http://www.sierraclubgreenhome.com/go-green/water-fixtures-and-plumbing/greywater-going-grey-to-get-green/comment-page-1/#comment-3351 Janice Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:10:33 +0000 http://www.sierraclubgreenhome.com/?p=6069#comment-3351 Setting up a graywater system seems like a lot of work. But I guess I can understand it takes work to save water! Setting up a graywater system seems like a lot of work. But I guess I can understand it takes work to save water!

]]> By: Kimberley http://www.sierraclubgreenhome.com/go-green/water-fixtures-and-plumbing/greywater-going-grey-to-get-green/comment-page-1/#comment-2821 Kimberley Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:34:11 +0000 http://www.sierraclubgreenhome.com/?p=6069#comment-2821 Something about recycling shower water into recycled water is a little gross but it's very eco-friendly. Something about recycling shower water into recycled water is a little gross but it’s very eco-friendly.

]]> By: Becky http://www.sierraclubgreenhome.com/go-green/water-fixtures-and-plumbing/greywater-going-grey-to-get-green/comment-page-1/#comment-1389 Becky Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:04:11 +0000 http://www.sierraclubgreenhome.com/?p=6069#comment-1389 i didnt know you could do this. wow this is awesome. i didnt know you could do this. wow this is awesome.

]]> By: chris http://www.sierraclubgreenhome.com/go-green/water-fixtures-and-plumbing/greywater-going-grey-to-get-green/comment-page-1/#comment-422 chris Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:55:38 +0000 http://www.sierraclubgreenhome.com/?p=6069#comment-422 There currently exists a manufacutered residential greywater system, made in Colorado, by Water Legacy. It is mainly for new homes but the concept is amazing. The theory is to Not Flush drinking water. The website is www.waterlegacy.com There currently exists a manufacutered residential greywater system, made in Colorado, by Water Legacy. It is mainly for new homes but the concept is amazing. The theory is to Not Flush drinking water. The website is http://www.waterlegacy.com

]]> By: Jennifer Schwab: Going Gray to Get Green | http://www.sierraclubgreenhome.com/go-green/water-fixtures-and-plumbing/greywater-going-grey-to-get-green/comment-page-1/#comment-249 Jennifer Schwab: Going Gray to Get Green | Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:05:02 +0000 http://www.sierraclubgreenhome.com/?p=6069#comment-249 [...] So why isn’t everybody doing it? Mostly because it takes time, effort and money to install a mechanical gray water system. And you need to find a contractor with the skills and experience to install the system properly. It’s really worth looking into. For more information on gray water policies in your area, see Oasis Design. For guidance on how to get started with your own gray water system, visit GrayWater.net or Sierra Club Green Home. [...] [...] So why isn’t everybody doing it? Mostly because it takes time, effort and money to install a mechanical gray water system. And you need to find a contractor with the skills and experience to install the system properly. It’s really worth looking into. For more information on gray water policies in your area, see Oasis Design. For guidance on how to get started with your own gray water system, visit GrayWater.net or Sierra Club Green Home. [...]

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