Question
Can I use laundry water to water plants and lawn instead of just sending it into the sewer?
Answer(s)
"Can I use laundry water to water plants and lawn instead of just sending it into the sewer, and if so is there some where I can go to find more information on this?"
We are assuming you live in Utah. If not, you will need to check with your state environmental quality and/or health department. Utah does not currently allow the use of graywater piped directly from the home for irrigating landscapes. Exceptions can be made for certain experimental systems. If you want to pursue this begin by contacting your local health department.
Many other western states do allow the use of graywater and there are few problems. There are some good resources on the web. Take a look at the following sites:
http://www.graywater.net/
http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/hortcult/homegard/graywate.htm
http://ag.arizona.edu/AZWATER/arroyo/071rain.html
http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/lv-other/2001/jul/06/512048650.html
Other Questions In This Topic
- I want to revamp my lawn area plant more drought tolerant plants. Is there a way I can adjust my sprinklers to work with my new landscape - without digging the system up or hiring a professional?
- What is the best way to plant wildflowers?
- I have thinned out my scrub oak as a fire preventative, but I keep getting lots of runners. How do I control the runners?
- The governor's initiative says that I shouldn't water between 10AM and 6 PM. Won't I have disease problems if I irrigate at night?
- What causes tomato blossom end rot? How do you treat it?
- What types of grass use the most (or least) amount of water?
- I live in Provo and have two large dogs. They have made my back yard dirt. To fix this, should I sod or hydro seed?
- Would Zoysia grass be a good alternative to the bluegrass?
