Use bath water to water plants, flush toilets
Why This is Green
If installing a gray water system isn’t in the cards for your home, you can still capture and reuse some water by reusing bath water to flush toilets, water plants, and more. The average bath uses somewhere around 35 to 50 gallons of water, so regular reuse makes an impact.
This low-tech method allows water to stay in the ground or in a reservoir, helping to maintain a natural water balance, support wildlife, and preserve it for future use. Collecting gray water can be done by anyone, no matter if you live where it rains often. Concerns are rising that there may not be enough clean water to support population growth and subsequent demand even in areas that don't technically have droughts or water restrictions. At least thirty-six states expect H2O shortages in the next five years.
A DIY gray water system also reduces the amount of water going through sewage treatment plants and can save money.
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How To
When you are done taking a bath, use a bucket to collect the water. If you want to get fancy, there are pumps that drain baths into a rain barrel or your garden.
Place the water in your toilet tank so it can be used to flush the toilet, or use it to water your plants.
If you haven’t already, switch to non-toxic shampoos and soap so your gray water will be extra suitable for your plants.
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- Encore Plastics EcoSmart 5 Gallon Bucket
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