OK, my buying spree is almost over, but when I was at Target they had an outdoor shower on sale for much cheaper than I could ever make one. We have a pool and after a swim everyone takes a shower and that's water down the drain. I have always wanted an outdoor shower and this was a cheap way to see if we would use one as well as try my first attempt at greywater collection. Greywater collection is utilizing the water we use to shower and wash our clothes to water plants and trees in our yards. For our family especially in the summer that can be a substantial amount of water.
The clincher was that the wood portion of the shower was made from FSC wood. YES! The FSC is the Forest Stewardship Council and they are the greenest solution when it comes to buying any wood products.
When I finally get my shower hooked up I will use the greywater to water my apple tree and whatever else I plan to plant in the area.
I soon found that buying my outdoor shower was just the beginning to my attempt at greywater collection. My shower will simply hook up to a garden hose but how will I filter out the chlorine? What types of soap and shampoo can I use? How will the water drain to the apple tree? How else can I use the water? How do I insure there is no standing water to attract mosquitos? How will I protect the wood with a product that is safe for my plants? Is there anything I haven't considered?
Stay tuned as I unravel to answers to my first attempt at greywater collection!
