Cob: Re: H2O filter

[William Lewis]

It seems everyone has their own unique fresh water/waste water situation,
requiring quite a bit of research and imagination that no one or two
publications can entirely address. I've been researching and gathering ideas
on this for months, but a system that fits my particular
site/soil/preferences/budget/codes, etc. is only beginning to coalesce.

The best resource I found was the ARCHIVES OF THIS COBLIST! I emphasize that
to everyone because there is a wealth of knowledge there just waiting to be
accessed. A couple years ago there were some threads on this topic.

Here's just one excellent site:

http://www.nwnet.co.uk/earthwise/

I recently ordered two highly-rated books from Amazon.com
The Humanure Handbook $15.20
Cottage Water Systems $19.96

Just an idea: I wonder if a sand filtration setup would filter greywater?
Might be high-maintenance.

-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Valerio <valeri at io.com>
To: coblist <coblist at deatech.com>
Date: Tuesday, June 29, 1999 5:19 PM
Subject: Cob: H2O filter


>My idea
>is to make a closed-system bath house for bathing and laundry purposes.
>The water from the washing machine and shower would be filtered and
>perpetually reused, thereby eliminating the need for a continuous source
>of water to replace what has been used, as well as a disposal system.
>
>The problem is how to effectively filter the water.  The soaps and oils
>are the main concern.  >
>