View Full Version : Draining gray water
 
 sparkej
Nov 14, 2007, 10:50 AM
How  do I  redirect washing machine graywater to a specific  area of landscape instead of my septic tank.  I  want to avoid   using  too much well water to  irrigate as  we are in a drought in southwest  Florida.
 charlotte234s
Nov 14, 2007, 11:06 AM
I don't know if you allowed to because the gray water may be harmful to the environment and seep into the water table, you might want to contact the local officials to find out if you're allowed to do that. 
 
Sorry I'm not a mechanical help, just don't want you to go ahead with it and maybe get fined, you should call and check first.
 ballengerb1
Nov 14, 2007, 01:43 PM
You are likely outside the city limits so codes may not be strictly enforced but this is not a good/safe idea.  Washing machine water is not good for irrigation, it contains petroleum by products.
 sparkej
Nov 14, 2007, 05:01 PM
Suspected gray water may  be harmful, did contact my city, they  were not helpful, not a regulated  topic here