Now let’s discuss how you can save water and some money. Helping the Earth is nice. Saving money on your utility bills is even nicer. Using recycled greywater for flushing the toilet seems to be quite a reasonable thing to do.

But first of all, let’s define what is greywater. This is water from your sinks and showers, and not from toilets. And they contain some other substances in them, hence, have another name.

This project will surely help you to save quite a lot of water. It’s hard to believe, but using toilet consumes quite a significant amount of water. Thus, using this project a family could save thousands of gallons per year.

You don’t have to become an expert plumber. You only have to know how to work with tools. If you managed to fix your leaking faucet, then you will be able to solve this problem too. If not, then better to hire someone who knows.

First, you have to collect this water. The most appropriate way to do it is installing a system in a shower. For this purpose, you should buy a diverter valve which can direct water into a desired direction.

Next, you need to install a filter because hair and soap scum can clog up your toilet. Hence, you will need a filter. You can buy the simplest one for removing hair and a more complex one for soap scum.

The hardest part of this project is directing water into your toilet tank. In this case, you should use a pump and new piping which can be connected to them.

Many municipalities have special rules concerning installation of this kind of projects. And in most cases, you need to obtain a special permit. They make this to ensure your safety and the safety of others.

And lastly, you have to use water immediately. Storing greywater in your tank is not possible because it will become stagnant and smell.

Now your choice of soaps becomes more important because harsh chemicals can affect your lawn and piping. Try to use plant-based soaps.