Kevin Norton, based in Carlsbad, California, has installed a grey water system to recycle shower water to provide water for his landscaping. This system sucks the water off the bathroom floor and the bathtub, powered by solar panels placed on the roof, through PVC pipes which collect the water in a retention tank. Norton’s retention tank is a repurposed garbage can. This simple system is very cheap and easy to install compared to other grey water systems which cost thousands of dollars and require special permissions. In addition, to saving hundreds of gallons of water, this innovative idea also helps cut his water bill by almost 30% by only using a drain stopper which is available at any local hardware store.
In addition to the fact that this method helps the environment and cuts down on living costs, Norton has invented this system to set an example for others to follow.
[10news]