Saving Water

[Pinkie Mustache]

I don't know what it's like where others here live, but water is expensive where we live.  But since saving resources is an MMM value, I thought I'd share a new trick we've been doing that's been saving us some water:

We started keeping a watering can next to the kitchen sink.  Now, when we just rinse out a cup or have water left in a glass, instead of it going down the drain, it goes into the watering can to be used on our plants.

Do you have other water saving tips?

[bacchi]

If your town allows it, you can use the clothes washer grey water for watering trees. We have a diverter behind the garage to switch between sewer and landscaping.

[OddOne]

In addition to the sink we also catch the water as the shower heats up and use it for plants or the commode. Veggies tend to get the majority of  the lawn's water:) Food first!

[Pinkie Mustache]

If your town allows it, you can use the clothes washer grey water for watering trees. We have a diverter behind the garage to switch between sewer and landscaping.

Can grey water be used for fruit trees? Most of ours are fruit trees.  Also, about rainwater collection bins - anyone know how long that water can stand in the bins?

[greaper007]

If your town allows it, you can use the clothes washer grey water for watering trees. We have a diverter behind the garage to switch between sewer and landscaping.

Can grey water be used for fruit trees? Most of ours are fruit trees.  Also, about rainwater collection bins - anyone know how long that water can stand in the bins?

It depends on what the grey water is from.    Don't use it for food if you're washing diapers, but you're probably ok if it's just clothes and a biodegradable soap.     Either way, I think it's still fine for the grass.     When I wash my car I pull it up on the grass and do double duty.    I haven't had any issues with dead grass yet.

[MustardTiger]

I put a 5 gallon bucket where the a/c drips water and use it to water the plants.  It fills up about 1.5x a day.

[Michael792]

This might be helpful for you.

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/03/19/israeli-company-produces-water-out-of-air/
http://www.water-gen.com/

I can't remember if they sell it to civilians, but I'm sure they would if there was enough demand. I think there's some other companies that sell similar products. Sorry, more about generating than saving. Still, if you could use solar to power the device, you'd save electricity and water consumption. Not to mention you might be able to sell neighbors cheaper water than the company/government. No clue if that could be made profitable or if legal where you live.