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Alternatives to septic system? (slrpnk.net)

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I'm purchasing a property which will not perc for a conventional septic system. There are alternative septic systems that are possible, but also I'm wondering, what about an alternative system altogether? Does anyone have experience with handling greywater and waste separately (say composting for waste) in a home with several members?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

technically, it can be done (urine capture, composting, humanure, graywater filtering with reed beds) BUT legally it is VERY much a matter of local health and safety ordinances – some areas will allow it with restrictions like the video above, some areas will allow only with special systems in place that guarantee proper sterilization temperatures, and some places will refuse to even consider it …