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Hi guys, I would like to know if I was to use an osomatic filter on my grey water tank would it filter it to be able to recycle it back to my tanks for drinking and cooking

 

 



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Theoretically, probably yes, but in practice probably too hard.
Reverse osmosis uses quite a lot of power, so that will be the first challenge. Would probably be OK while driving, but otherwise problematic.
The toughest part is likely to be the high levels of fat and detergent in grey water. Some research into the issues associated with RO would be worth while.

I am unsure of why this would be considered. there are few places where water of better quality compared to grey water is not available. Treatment of less contaminated water is simple and inexpensive. We use a combination of chlorination and micro/carbon filtration and that will turn almost any commonly available water into potable water. We do avoid water with very high mineral content and cloudy water, if possible, but even those will suffice, at a pinch.

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Peter

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Thank you fot your reply, the reason I was asking is for free camping thinking I could keep recycling my grey water for unendless supply, but u have told me what is involved and not likely suitable. Thanks again for your reply
Regards peter

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