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Hi All!
I’m interested in building a grey water system for my house similar to the ones seen in earth ship constructions. I’d like my sink and shower water to enter the basin and use plant life to filter and clean that water.

Does anyone know of a book, dvd or online resource that gives detailed information on how to build this system? I’ve been searching online but I have found anything that goes into any detail.

Thanks for any info you might be able to provide!

Heather Sharpe

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I would highly recommend checking out Art Ludwig's "Create an Oasis with Greywater". It is excellent. He has a DVD about how to route your laundry grey water to the landscape too. His website has tons of good info. https://oasisdesign.net/greywater/createanoasis/

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Here are two books that I would recommend, both are by Art Ludwig:

https://permies.com/wiki/43124/Create-Oasis-Greywater-Art-Ludwig

https://permies.com/wiki/51905/Builder-Greywater-Guide-Art-Ludwig

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