DIY Gray Water Recycling

Posted by: Nate Berg

7 September 2007 - 5:00am

This report from NPR looks at a homeowner who has transformed her house's plumping to reuse its "gray water" -- non-potable water from sinks that can be rerouted into gardens and toilets. Some lawmakers are discouraging this method.

"Across the country people are disconnecting the pipes taking water from their homes to local water treatment plants."

"They re-direct their 'gray water' to their gardens and fruit trees."

"Most states have drafted codes establishing gray water standards, but state agencies are not responsible for enforcing the codes. That is up to local government agencies, but code enforcement is often difficult."

Full Story: 'Gray Water' Codes Pose Enforcement Challenge

Source: NPR, September 6, 2007