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Posted By: nyiangelo Grey water into pond? - 02/14/18 03:39 AM
Hello,
I have a pond that is a little bigger than 1/2 acre in size and about 18 ft deep when full. It tends to stay above 70% year round. Would it be fine to run the grey water from our house into the pond? Basically consist of shower drains, washer, and a sink? Pond is stocked with fish and used for livestock. Just trying to conserve water but worried about harming the fish and pond ecosystem. Thanks
Posted By: Pat Williamson Re: Grey water into pond? - 02/14/18 04:16 AM
Welcome to the forum
Just my opinion but I wouldn't do that with all the junk in soaps, Clorox and the likes. I know greywater greens up the yard but .....
maybe one of the pond Gurus will set the record straight
Posted By: RAH Re: Grey water into pond? - 02/14/18 11:09 AM
I agree not to add the grey water directly to the pond. Consider a small constructed wetland to "purify" the water first.

https://greywateraction.org/greywater-constructed-wetland/
Posted By: DonoBBD Re: Grey water into pond? - 02/14/18 02:08 PM
Gray water has a high amount of heavy metals as well as the potential of hormone build up.

I would run any rain water off the roof and basement sump to the pond but keep the gray water out.

Cheers Don.
Posted By: RAH Re: Grey water into pond? - 02/14/18 05:49 PM
Where would the "heavy metals and hormones" come from in household grey water?
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