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Tue, Aug 27, 02 at 18:52
| We have a cistern into which all the roof run-off empties, thanks to my husband's re-routing of all the spouting. What I'm wondering is this: I'd like to empty the clothes washer water into the same cistern. Can I do so without creating problems with bacteria build-up, and/or is there anything I can safely put into the cistern to "purify" the water and still be able to use it for the garden?
Thanks in advance for any information. Mary |
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- Posted by lazygardens Sunset Zone 13 (My Page) on Tue, Aug 27, 02 at 20:23
| Don't mix rainwater and "grey water" from household sources. And remember to COVER the cistern so it doesn't turn into a mosquito nursery. Collect the washer water in a separate container and use it promptly (flowers and shrubs ONLY, not vegetables) - it gets that "dirty dish rag" smell quickly. Doesn't hurt the plants, but it's smelly. Be sure you are using plant-safe soaps. |
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| Bloominmary, I would like to know what or how your cistren is constructed...Is it above ground....Is it homemade....can you post a picture for us..... I have thought a cistren was a "below ground" water container, like a septic tank, but for "clean" water... I've thought about renting a backhoe & putting in a "cistren" of some type to catch my rain water from the house gutters... See ya in the garden, |
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- Posted by dezinerbug 6a (My Page) on Tue, Jul 3, 12 at 13:09
| Hello all,I know i'm responding to an old subject, but i'm new to the forum so I ask that you be patient with me. I have a cistern that is made out of cinder block.(sorry no picture right now) It was there when we recently got the house. Some wells in the area have gone dry. I want to line it with a fish safe liner. Why? because people are drilling for new wells and blasting the rock with dynamite which keeps cracking the cistern. OK the Q: If I do this can I drink the water safely? I just started to read the forum today and think it's great. I joined rightaway. Thanks db |
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