If you want to add more green conservation to your home’s mechanical systems, there are a lot of things that can be done with water and the plumbing in your home. Things like grey water recycling can be used for a variety of different non-potable water needs. If you want to supplement water from a well or have your own water, rain collection can be another option that you may want to consider for the plumbing in your home. Here are some of the options that you may want to consider adding clean water conservation to your home:
- Rain Water and Filtration for A Clean Water Source for Your Home
Rain water is a great resource for your home. Many homeowners just use this water for irrigation and other outdoor uses, but it is also a great source of clean water; especially if you rely on well water. You may want to consider adding a filtration system to the rain water collection to use it with the plumbing in your home during times of drought when it may be possible for a well to go dry.
- Non-Potable Water with Grey Waste for Cleaning and Other Tasks
There are many non-portable uses for grey waste water. It is often used for things like irrigation, but it can also be used to do things like cleaning or even recycling to flush a toilet. Grey water is waste, so if you choose to store it, you will want to have a water treatment installed for your grey water storage, which will help prevent bacteria and odours coming from storage. In addition, buried tanks can be a good idea for these problems.
- Directly Irrigating Your Landscaping with Waste Water from Appliances
Appliances like the dishwasher can be a great source of water for your home. If you want to have grey water irrigation, the water can come directly from appliances to water your landscaping. If you choose to do this, a simple filtration system is a good idea, which can be a channel with sand and gravel to remove debris and contaminates from the waste water. Usually, the filtration only needs to be minimal because you are using the water immediately, but you will want to watch using harsh chemicals like bleach if you choose to do this.
These are some of the options that you may want to consider adding clean water conservation to your home. If you are ready to start making your home more energy efficient, contact awater treatment service to help with the installation of water softeners for rain water and filtration for grey water recycling.