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More Graywater on the Way08-11-09 | News

More Graywater on the Way




California has finally taken the steps necessary to make installing a graywater treatment system a reality for homeowners across the state. California?EUR??,,????'?????<
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Here are some of the aspects that should finally put a graywater system in reach for many Californians: Graywater systems that serve a clothes washer or other single water fixture no longer need a building permit; The standards give easy guidance and sizing information for a wide range of soil types; Graywater can be discharged above ground, but the discharge point must be covered by mulch and the water can?EUR??,,????'?????<

There are still some constraints, though, most of which make sense for safety reasons. Among them are: The graywater discharge must be at least three feet above groundwater; The system must have a valve that can route graywater to the sanitary sewer if necessary; The water cannot be used in any spray irrigation system; The water cannot be used to irrigate any crops where it will contact edible parts of the plants.

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Also, California adopted green building standards as part of its official building code effective August 1, 2009. The new code has many elements that LEED installers will recognize, with a number of details specific to California?EUR??,,????'?????<

Source: Low Impact Living

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