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Posted by luckygardnr Z5a Ontario (My Page) on Mon, Jun 20, 05 at 22:00
| Because of septic system problems, I run my laundry water out to my lawn instead of into the septic. The grass thrives wherever I aim the hose. Can I water my container, and veg gardens with the same water? I don't use bleach but I do use liquid fabric softener. I normally use rain water from barrels, and would only use grey water once a week or so. Will that harm my plants?
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| yes i just finished doing my containers and side garden plants veggies with the rinse water from medium load of wash i throw the top sudys water off a little been doing that this year for first time however i do not use fabric softener just purex a handful of washing soda no harm to anything so far i also fill the rainbarrel with rinse buckets if i dont need it for plants first year ive done this however just that and rainbarrel reduced my water bill at least twenty two dollars |
RE: Question about grey water.............?
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| Our laundry water also runs outinto the yard. I cannot direct there it goes, though. It goes into a puddle. My problem is that the standing water seems to produce gnats. Any ideas how to deal with this? |
RE: Question about grey water.............?
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Here's an idea: direct the water into a container instead of right onto the ground, then scoop it up and use it. Then you wouldn't have standing water on the ground. The container could be something shallow, like a $10 kiddie wading pool if you have room for it.
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