BC is introducing legislation in 2010 that will require all new houses in the province to be built with water reclamation  rough-ins as part of a larger goal to reduce water consumption.  Theses pipes would be purple to make it clear that the water is non-potable.

Water would be “reclaimed” from baths, showers, washing machines and kitchen sinks.  This so-called grey water could be used for outdoor irrigation of your lawn or garden.  By recycling grey water, it is estimated that water usage would decrease by as much as 50%.

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