This was a unique project and a unique workshop. We wanted to do a greywater system from the washer; however, there was no space in the laundry room to put a three way valve because of the exquiisite cabinetry that we did not want to deface. Then we realized that the entrance to the crawlspoace was not far from the washer, and we could put a three way valve at that lower point- only it needed to be a larger valve, and we needed to do a branched drain (gravity fed) installation because we wouldn't be able to use the power of the washing machine pump. So we did. And sent 2" and 1 1/2" greywater pipes to the front yard, along the side of the house, and into the back yard to fruit trees there. Below are the pictures of the story.
The pictures show the back, side and front yards before the greywater installation. Also show is the three-way valve in the crawlspace beneath the laundry room. The workshop volunteers came together and put their shoulders to the wheel, transforming the back yard, and filling the front yard with lots of greywater outlets.
back yard before
Side yard before
front yard before
Here's the three way valve below the laundry room
Breaks are a time to learn more about the big picture of greywater
Getting down and dirty
hands-on learning is the best
Our fearless leader Fred Hunter
First we had to trench it
Then we had to lay it.
The line ended at the fruit trees
The we had to cover it
Branched drain systems are interconnecting.
Close up of the outlets
Hidden greywater hydrates the garden
A second three way valve directs the greywater to the front or back
Through the gate and down the path
The valve sends water to the back or to the front and back down to the side
If you look carefully you can see the valve box covers along the side
