Product Description

Create an Oasis with Greywater describes how to choose, build, and use twenty different types of greywater systems.

Topics include: Why to use or not use greywater, health guidelines, greywater sources, irrigation requirements, 20 system examples and selection chart, biocompatible cleaners, greywater plumbing principles and components, maintenance and troubleshooting, freezing, rain, preserving soil quality , storing rainwater, suppliers, and references. 51 pages, 22 figures, 35 photos, 8.5 x 11 inches.

The Builder's Greywater Guide is a companion volume for new construction and remodeling.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1242543 in Books
• Published on: 2000-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 49 pages

Review
"Ludwig is a water visionary...The most practical and complete presentation of the subject I have seen." -- Michael MacCaskey, Editor-in-Chief, National Gardening

"The best resource on greywater I have found. A must have for anyone designing or installing a greywater system. This thorough booklet presents almost every design variation on greywater systems, from the simplest to the most complex, and gives the pros, cons and approximate cost of each both in dollars and environmental terms. It also includes adaptations for freezing climates and other important design details." -- David Dobbs, Senior Contributing Editor, Harrowsmith Country Life

"The explanatory drawings are very clear pieces of art...An easy writing style makes this valuable information comfortable to use." -- Pat Hardy, Editor, Professional Association of Innkeepers Newsletter

"You'll be in deep greywater without this book." -- Jeff Oldham, Real Goods Head Technician