As lakes shrink and droughts worsen, people all over the world are realizing that our freshwater supply is limited and must be protected. In the US alone, experts predict that at least 36 states will face serious water shortages within the next five years. But here’s the good news: the problem is preventable if we do something now.

Not only does gray water recycling reduce the burden on your local freshwater supply, it also lessens the strain on wastewater systems. It’s a smart, simple step in the right direction, one that begs the question: why haven’t we thought of this sooner?

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