musememo t1_jeeaasq wrote on March 31, 2023 at 11:56 AM

I heard this from a municipal water engineer from India a few years ago and it was like a slap in the face. When he said it, I thought, “you’re right. This is horrible.”

We should at least be using grey water or recycled water - especially in places such as los angeles. Years ago, I remember seeing a sink/toilet combo in which the sink water drained into the toilet tank.

RonPalancik t1_jeep04q wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:56 PM

All water is recycled water. It doesn't magically vanish when flushed; it returns to be used again somewhere.

musememo t1_jeeugqr wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:34 PM

I understand all water is recycled but I’m referring to recycled water that’s been recently used within the same house.

Bloodyauth t1_jeecl1f wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:17 PM

Most toilets use recycled water tho, just like most sprinklers