Archive for the ‘Gray Water Recycling’ Category
Are you thinking about purchasing a gray system for your home but are still not sure exactly how it works? This short video explains it all. Our thanks go to Kevin Yoder at Nuvale Products, a distributor of Brac Systems in the Midwest, for making such a great video.
To see which one of our residential gray water systems is right for your project, please complete our sizing form or contact us for more information.
Recently I was approached by a marketing professional who has more than 30 years in the water industry. At one point, she asked me: so what do water companies think about your products? I explained that we have received positive feedback from nearly everyone, including water providers, water treatment plants, and state environmental agencies.
Sure, if a Brac System was installed in every home across the country, we may receive a little push back because those companies would see huge declines in their revenue. But for now everyone has been supportive.
And here’s why: most water companies are underpaid and overburdened. In times of drought, they are stretched very thin. Their infrastructure is aging rapidly, and anything that safely reduces the wear and tear on their systems is a welcome addition.
Since “low impact development” are buzz words these days, let me say a thing or two about gray water recycling and land development. With a Brac System installed in the home, a family of four will save around 30,000 gallons of water every year. If you have a community of 50 homes, that’s a potential annual savings of 1.5 million gallons.
On top of the savings, these systems reduce a community’s overall water footprint. That means that homebuilders can often fit more homes onto a given plot of land, due to the reduction in fresh water consumption and wastewater treatment.
Hmmm. More homes. Less land. And less water. Isn’t that good for everyone?
Here’s a clip from House of Bryan, a popular TV show on Canada’s HGTV. According to the installer, this Brac System will save the homeowners about 120,000 litres of water annually. For us Yankees, that’s over 31,000 gallons a year. Not too shabby. Learn more aboot it here.
The city of Chattanooga has it all, from the Tennessee River to eclectic dining to a lively art scene. But that’s not all the city has to offer. Chattanooga’s mayor, citizens and government officials have taken it upon themselves to move the city toward a more sustainable future by developing a Climate Action Plan.
The Chattanooga Climate Action Plan represents a year’s worth of research, public input and the collaborative brainstorming of many dedicated individuals. Completed in January 2009, the report recommends actions to lower Chattanooga’s carbon footprint.
As part of this plan, the City of Chattanooga has implemented various conservation measures to improve the city’s water quality and protect the city’s water quantity. And to prove their commitment, Chattanooga has already modified their plumbing code to allow gray water to be reused in toilets and landscape irrigation systems.
Lookout, Jon Bon Jovi. Move over, Meryl Streep. GreenLink Water Solutions recently made an appearance in New Jersey, not really on the turnpike but on the information super highway (people still refer to the Internet that way, right?).
While researching gray water projects a few weeks ago, I came across a reference to yours truly on NorthJersey.com. This article addresses a question that everyone seems to be asking these days: “What Is Gray Water Recycling?”
