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  • Nov 14, 2007, 10:50 AM
    sparkej
    Draining gray water
    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.
  • Nov 14, 2007, 11:06 AM
    charlotte234s
    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.
  • Nov 14, 2007, 01:43 PM
    ballengerb1
    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.
  • Nov 14, 2007, 05:01 PM
    sparkej
    Comment on charlotte234s's post
    Suspected gray water may be harmful, did contact my city, they were not helpful, not a regulated topic here

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