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August 21, 2007
Greywater Recyling Conserves Water
Greywater Guerillas, an organization founded just outside Berkeley, CA, by Laura Allen & Cleo Woelfle-Erskine, fosters the "illegal" recycling and conservation of normally wasted water in homes.
Greywater is described as water that goes down the drain from showers, sinks and washing machines, yet can be stored for use on lawns and gardens.
"We're forced into being guerilla-style because of economics," said Laura. "Permitted [systems] cost between $2,000 to $10,000. Non-permitted systems can be as cheap as $100."
Claudia Cappio, head of the plumbing inspectors for the city of Oakland said, "The motivation and intentions behind the Greywater Guerillas is a good one," but added that "codes are necessary to assure the safety of the family who's putting one in and of our environment," as reported by ABC News/Nightline.
Posted by Stephen Betheil at August 21, 2007 02:49 PM
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