Grey water can keep your garden green; how some simple plumbing changes can help during drought
Many cities across Southern California currently have programs in place to help residents convert their laundry and other grey water to help plants and trees. In a time of drought, where every drop of water makes a difference in California, the water that goes down the drain is getting a second look. Grey water systems capture gently used water from tubs, showers, and laundry, and re-uses it to water your garden. There are a number of different ways to reuse the water in your home. This house has a simple system that distributes the water from the washing machine to the garden.