Ben H Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Is this allowed? This mornings house had a very shady shower and sink in the basement that drained out into the sump, then was pumped into the backyard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Is this allowed? This mornings house had a very shady shower and sink in the basement that drained out into the sump, then was pumped into the backyard. Hey, its KY anything goes! [] No, it is not OK to dump grey water into the backyard. Caveat.... I have seen washing machines and laundry sinks discharged into the yard or field of homes out in the country, but it is still not kosher. It is a health risk when it comes down to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H Posted September 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 Thats it! Grey water, I couldn't think of the term to save my life. Thanks Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 I could add the reasoning behind banning the practice - contamination of ground water. The sludge runs off into the water supply. If grey water systems were built to similar standards as septic systems, maybe there'd be no prejudice against them. The stinkiest ingredient in sewage is the fats and detergents, the grey part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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