In drought-conscious California, reusing household water instead of sending it down the drain has gone mainstream. Greywater systems capture gently-used water from showers, bathroom sinks, and laundry and route it to the landscape — and a remodel is by far the cheapest time to set one up.
The spectrum of systems
- Laundry-to-landscape — the simplest, often permit-light option: your washer's discharge feeds mulch basins in the yard. Low cost, high impact.
- Branched drain systems that gravity-feed shower and sink water to planting zones.
- Pumped and filtered systems for larger reuse, which require permits and more equipment.
Why rough in during the remodel
Separating greywater from blackwater (toilet waste) means dedicated drain lines — easy while walls and floors are open, expensive and disruptive to retrofit later. Even if you only install laundry-to-landscape now, stubbing out for future shower greywater costs little during construction.
Rules and realities
California's plumbing code permits many greywater setups, with specifics on what water qualifies, where it can go (subsurface, not sprayed), and which systems need permits. We design to code and steer you toward plant-safe soaps and the layout that fits your yard.
Interested in reusing water at home? Request a free estimate or call us at (844) 403-2911.
Planning a Bay Area remodel?
High Touch Consulting & Development is a licensed general contractor serving the San Francisco Peninsula and Silicon Valley. We provide free on-site consultations and fixed-scope written proposals.
