We are going to talk to the roomies tomorrow about the letter. Our last bill was right on the mark of what we are allowed now, so we have been doing pretty good. But we can do better. So...considering disconnecting the kitchen sink and puttin a 5 gallon bucket underneath it to catch the water and empty it as it gets full. We thought about the washing machine but decided it would be a pain in the ass to buy expensive eco friendly detergent (Oasis All Purpose Cleaner) which is horribly priced on Amazon...unless I can find a home made kind of product I can make myself that will get the clothes clean but not kill the wallets of all of us. Bucket under the sink will make us aware of how much water we are using to wash and rinse.
I also looked up lots of info about soaps and shampoos from the tub to be used in the garden do not hurt them but it is not suggested for edible plants or veggies. In our county, grey water is ok. Some counties in some states say it is illegal. Thankfully, not in mine.
So in essence, we are doing ok but we could do better. Therefore, household meeting tomorrow with all of us to discuss on how to cut back even more. And to find a safe detergent for dishes, laundry and skin.
