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Greywater, Green Landscape
Year
2017
Language
ENGLISH
Publication Information
Storey Publishing, LLC
Summary
Keep your lawn and garden lush without wasting resources by capturing and recycling the greywater that drains from your sink, shower, and washing machine. This accessible and detailed guide walks you through each step of planning for and installing a variety of greywater systems, including laundry-to-landscape and branched drain gravity-fed systems. After identifying greywater sources in your home and estimating flow rate, you'll learn to pinpoint where to redirect the wastewater for the greatest benefit. No matter which system you decide to build, you'll have the information to construct it yourself or move forward with confidence to hire a professional. Step-by-step instructions show you how to plan, install, and use simple, low-tech solutions to redirect and reuse greywater from sinks, showers, and washing machines to maintain your home landscape and garden. Laura Allen is the author of The Water-Wise Home and cofounder of Greywater Action, a collaborative of educators who teach residents and tradespeople about affordable and simple household water systems that dramatically reduce water use and foster sustainable cultures of water. She leads classes and workshops, including the first training program for professional greywater installers, and participates in writing state government greywater and composting toilet codes. She lives in Eugene, Oregon. Part 1: Planning Your Home Greywater System 1 Greywater Systems 101 What Is Greywater? Types of Greywater Systems Health and Safety Considerations Greywater in Freezing Climates 2 Greywater Sources and Plumbing Identify Your Greywater Sources Your Home's Drain, Waste, and Vent System Undesirable Greywater Sources Summary of Greywater Sources 3 Estimate Your Greywater Flows Code Estimates vs. Personal Calculations Calculating Weekly Greywater Flows Finding the Flow Rates of Different Fixtures 4 Soils and Mulch Basins Soil Structure and Type Identify Your Soil Type with a Soil Ribbon Test Determine How Water Flows through Your Soil with an Infiltration Test Mulch Basins Protect Groundwater and Drinking Water Wells 5 Plants and Irrigation Choosing Plants for Greywater Irrigation How Much Water Do My Plants Want? Plant-Friendly Soaps 6 Choosing a Greywater System System Design Considerations When Greywater Is Not a Great Idea Using Greywater Indoors: Toilet Flushing Choosing a Greywater Irrigation System Greywater Systems at a Glance When to Turn Off the System 7 Codes and Regulations A Brief History of Greywater Plumbing Codes Greywater Codes: Performance and Prescriptive National Codes and Standards Part 2: Building Your Home Greywater System 8 Install a Laundry-to-Landscape (L2L) System Design Considerations Installing an L2L Irrigation System Irrigation Options 9 Install a Branched Drain Gravity-Flow System Design Considerations Installing a Branched Drain System How to Wire an Actuator 10 Pumped and Manufactured Greywater Systems Design Considerations Building a Pumped System Manufactured Greywater Systems 11 Other Types of Greywater Systems Outdoor Fixtures Whole-House Greywater Systems Subsoil Infiltration Systems Greywater for Greenhouses Constructed Wetlands Sand Filter to Drip Irrigation Reusing Septic Tank Effluent for Irrigation Appendix Plumbing Basics for Greywater Installation Parts Primer Basic Installation Techniques Resources Acknowledgments Index Go Green with Greywater Save thousands of gallons of water annually and have a beautiful yard no matter the weather by capturing and reusing water from sinks, showers, and washing machines. This empowering and easy-to-use manual offers practical, long-term strategies fo