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Peeing In The Sink To Save Water?

#222
Stewie26 said:
Do you realize that only 14% of California's water supply is used for residential use. The local water company has asked us to cut out usage by 36% or pay stiff penalties. In the meantime they have increased the cost of water because we are now using less and the water company still needs to make payroll. You just can't win. Now get off of my lawn!
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LAWN!? Youse shouldn't even HAVE a lawn now! Me, I have beautifully tended weeds.
 
#224
GBassNorth said:
California's current mix of useable water distribution is 50% for environmental protection causes, 40% for agriculture, and 10% for business, government and residential combined. Of that 10% for business, government and residential - what fraction of a fraction of a percentage do you think is saved by not flushing a residential toilet? :confused:
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GBass, I think you're missing the point. The point is, each water-user in drought affected regions are called upon to take extraordinary measures to save the precious water that's left. How each individual or household does it is their own crappity-smacking business. ;)

We've (Ms skychief & I) reduced our monthly water consumption OVER 45% since 2012. And we're quite proud of that. We've done a bunch of little things to save water. By themselves, these measures probably don't amount to much. But together they amount to a significant reduction in water usage/waste.
 
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Wow, this is still a question......peeing where you put your face when you brush your teeth, splattering faucets and handles you and your kids and/or spouse and friends touch to CLEAN their hands?

If there is a drought and flushing is an issue, pee outside; get an outhouse; pee in a chamber pot like they used to, but good lord, don't pee where you wash.
 
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#227
One Drop said:
No, no matter what the system and how much waste water is recycled.

Much will evaporate, leak into the ground, etc.
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sissy kathy said:
Here in the Baltimore metro ares approx 29% of sewage water is recycled, though not to taps and showers; it's recycled for industrial use. The remainder that doesn't evaporate is used to try and help the Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts.

As best I can determine 0% of water runoff (rain, lawn watering, washing vehicles in your driveway ect.) is recycled.
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Thanks for the info.

Now, the "29% of sewage water is recycled" stat is helpful, but what I'm really looking for is the overall % of water that goes directly into sinks and showers that gets recycled. Clearly, it's not 100%, but what % is it? Is it possible to determine this?

EDIT: I would imagine that the % would vary from city to city; feel free to be specific about your area, or give a general % if one exists.
 
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FilterFunk said:
Thanks for the info.

Now, the "29% of sewage water is recycled" stat is helpful, but what I'm really looking for is the overall % of water that goes directly into sinks and showers that gets recycled. Clearly, it's not 100%, but what % is it? Is it possible to determine this?

EDIT: I would imagine that the % would vary from city to city; feel free to be specific about your area, or give a general % if one exists.
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That figure isn't available, and won't be unless someone, either the home owner or the local water authority install meters on toilets to track the flushes and then subtracts that amount from the overall recycle rate. Not likely to happen as it seems to be of little use.
 
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Don Kasper said:
Wait... What?.... I guess I misread the Thread Title. So, it's only PEEING in the sink?
My Bad.
OT - Does anyone know of a good Plumber in Los Angeles that works on Sundays?
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Most plumbing companies in this area have an emergency number that you can call 24/7. It's a service you pay dearly for though (people usually only try that ONCE.)
 
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sissy kathy said:
That figure isn't available, and won't be unless someone, either the home owner or the local water authority install meters on toilets to track the flushes and then subtracts that amount from the overall recycle rate. Not likely to happen as it seems to be of little use.
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Thanks.

I was just trying to get past the alarmist hype. I figure the fact that we have drains means that the water is going somewhere, and at least some of it is getting reused. It's always good to conserve, though.
 
#235
metron said:
An overachiever I see. :D Failing that you could just go with a giant sling.
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A catapult that hurls a PVC cannon into the neighbors yard, which then launches piss jugs onto their porch.



This solves two problems:


1. I've got some extra time coming up.

2. From what I hear, flaming bags of poo are a federal offense now. So much for a happy childhood.




I'll let myself out.




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sissy kathy said:
Use the bath tub.
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LOL - At our house that actually makes a lot more sense than using the sink.
I can't remember the last time my wife or I used the bathtub for bathing in our house, strictly shower folk. The sinks however get used daily for brushing teeth, shaving, washing hands and faces and getting a glass of water to drink - there's something about peeing in the same spot you do all those things in that is rather un appealing.
 

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