"David Hare-Scott" wrote

Some things that I have come up with from my research, this is all theory
as
the stupid local council refused to even consider grey water, so I
couldn't
do it on my property.

1) Don't store it, this just encourages the bugs to multiply thus risking
spread of infection You can turn your grey water into black water by
storing it.

I think that would happen if you stored it for a long time. But that is
unlikely when the household continues to generate greywater on a daily
basis - you've got to continually empty the tank to make room for more.


2) Unless you like cleaning out scungy filters and are prepared to do it
religiously don't filter it, this means you cannot use fine sprayers (see
3)
or drippers that will clog.

Yeah. My favourite job - not. I am particularly fond of hair - not.


3) Avoid spraying in the air, this risks the spread of airborn bugs.

I actually find using a sprinkler is the easiest, non clogging method of
dispersing the water.


4) Ideally run it straight into trenchs that have a covering of 30cm or
more
of mulch. This prevents contact with bugs prior to them getting into the
soil where they will be cleaned up.

People (councils) worry too much about bugs. Unless you have close
neighbours its not a problem.


5) Avoid applying it to food crops , especially those eaten raw like salad
veges.

Oh yeah - who wants to eat vegies with last nights shower water still on
them - eeeew

Amy