The Aquaverde Cycle is a residential graywater irrigation system that utilizes modern radio and sensor technology to automate the collection, treatment, and irrigation of home graywater.

 

This novel combination of modern technology creates a smart home plumbing system that is able to determine when graywater is flowing and when blackwater is flowing. If blackwater is flowing, the system ensures that all water flows into sewer drain. When the system determines that graywater is flowing and blackwater is not, it begins collection of graywater into the filtration and UV disinfection system. After removal of particulates and disinfection by the UV system the graywater is then distributed via subsurface drip irrigation lines to the root zone of the home’s landscape.

 

The system consists of small radio sensors attached to the home plumbing, a master controller mounted in the garage, a collection valve in the sewer line, and a water treatment process incorporating filters, a centrifuge, and a UV disinfection unit.

 

Gray Water Recycling

(Gray water is drain water from showers, washers and bathroom sinks)

• Each residence generates ~ 110 gallons of recyclable gray water per day.

…Enough to irrigate a well-landscaped large lot

Results:

• 40,000 gallons of water / year / residence saved

Benefits:

• Immune to restrictions
• Lowers water bills
• Preserves landscaping