Recycling used household water keeps your garden alive through dry summers and council restrictions
Water from your showers, handbasins and washing machines normally runs straight down the drain. Through summer, when dry spells and council water restrictions arrive, gardens are the first to suffer.
A greywater system captures that used water instead, filtering it and diverting it to where your plants and lawns will actually benefit.
Peter Jackson Plumbing designs and installs greywater systems across the Kapiti Coast, matching each system to your budget, your property and what you want to water. Kapiti Coast District Council funding options may apply, depending on your situation.
To discuss a system for your property or to request pricing, get in touch via the Contact page.
A greywater system captures that used water instead, filtering it and diverting it to where your plants and lawns will actually benefit.
Peter Jackson Plumbing designs and installs greywater systems across the Kapiti Coast, matching each system to your budget, your property and what you want to water. Kapiti Coast District Council funding options may apply, depending on your situation.
To discuss a system for your property or to request pricing, get in touch via the Contact page.
Greywater Systems - Overview:
Greywater systems on the Kapiti Coast capture used shower, basin and laundry water, filtering and redirecting it through a garden irrigation system.
- Watermate units detect flow and filter particles automatically
- Subsurface irrigation delivers filtered water directly to plant roots
- Council consent documentation prepared, with inspections and sign-off arranged
- Filter checks and line flushing scheduled every three to six months
- On-site visits assess layout, plumbing and drainage before recommendations
- Rainwater tanks and greywater recycling combined to reduce mains draw
Greywater systems on the Kapiti Coast keep your garden alive through dry summers and council water restrictions
- Used water is filtered automatically and redirected to your garden
- Diverts shower, basin and laundry water from the drain
- Systems suited to rural, lifestyle and urban Kapiti properties
Greywater systems Kapiti Coast, covering Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Otaki and Paekakariki
How a greywater system filters and delivers water
Greywater from showers, handbasins and washing machines is diverted before the drain and routed to a Watermate unit. It detects water flow automatically and filters out foreign particles.
A pump then moves the filtered water into irrigation lines, delivering it to lawns, trees and planted areas as needed rather than storing it.
Subsurface distribution keeps water below the surface, reaching roots directly. Because greywater is used soon after collection, it suits ongoing watering of lawns, trees and ornamental plants rather than raw-eaten root vegetables. Low-sodium detergents protect soil.
Households with a rainwater tank can combine both to reduce mains draw through dry months.
A pump then moves the filtered water into irrigation lines, delivering it to lawns, trees and planted areas as needed rather than storing it.
Subsurface distribution keeps water below the surface, reaching roots directly. Because greywater is used soon after collection, it suits ongoing watering of lawns, trees and ornamental plants rather than raw-eaten root vegetables. Low-sodium detergents protect soil.
Households with a rainwater tank can combine both to reduce mains draw through dry months.
Matching a system to your property
No single greywater setup suits every home. The right choice depends on your budget, what you want to water and where you live, so an on-site visit is usually the starting point.
A compact urban section watering ornamental beds has different requirements from a lifestyle block with larger lawns and planting.
Peter Jackson Plumbing can visit your property to assess the layout, existing plumbing and drainage before recommending an approach. Kapiti Coast District Council funding options may be available in some cases and can be discussed during planning.
Properties on tank supply may also need water pump installation to maintain irrigation pressure.
A compact urban section watering ornamental beds has different requirements from a lifestyle block with larger lawns and planting.
Peter Jackson Plumbing can visit your property to assess the layout, existing plumbing and drainage before recommending an approach. Kapiti Coast District Council funding options may be available in some cases and can be discussed during planning.
Properties on tank supply may also need water pump installation to maintain irrigation pressure.
Installation, consent and ongoing servicing
Most greywater systems connect to your existing plumbing and affect wastewater, so council consent is usually required. Peter Jackson Plumbing prepares the documentation and installs to the required standards, with certifying plumbers arranging inspections and sign-off before the system is used.
Once running, filters typically need checking and cleaning every three to six months, depending on household size and use. Servicing covers the pump and diversion valves, and includes flushing the lines to prevent blockages in the irrigation system.
Where existing pipework needs attention before a system is connected, this can be arranged through general maintenance plumbing at the same time.
Once running, filters typically need checking and cleaning every three to six months, depending on household size and use. Servicing covers the pump and diversion valves, and includes flushing the lines to prevent blockages in the irrigation system.
Where existing pipework needs attention before a system is connected, this can be arranged through general maintenance plumbing at the same time.
A greywater system captures used water from your showers, basins and laundry, then filters and redirects it for reuse. Instead of flowing to the drain, that water passes through a grey water tank and filtration stage before reaching your garden irrigation system.
A typical household produces roughly 50,000 to 70,000 litres of greywater annually. Capturing shower, bath and laundry water lets a recycling system reuse a good portion for irrigation, easing pressure through summer when restrictions coincide with the driest weather.
Greywater suits lawns, trees and ornamental plants rather than root vegetables eaten raw. Systems installed with filtration and subsurface distribution deliver water below the surface. Low-sodium, garden-friendly detergents also help maintain soil condition and protect the plants your greywater feeds.
Most greywater systems require council consent because they connect to your plumbing and affect wastewater. Peter Jackson Plumbing handles the application, prepares the documentation and installs to the required standards, with certifying plumbers arranging inspections and sign-off before use.
Most systems need a filter check and clean every three to six months, depending on household size and use. Servicing covers the pump, the diversion valves and flushing the lines to prevent blockages and protect your garden irrigation lines from buildup.
Greywater Systems Summary:
- What: Peter Jackson Plumbing designs and installs greywater systems that filter used shower, basin and laundry water and redirect it to garden irrigation, including consent documentation and ongoing servicing.
- Where: Greywater systems across the Kapiti Coast, covering Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Otaki, Paekakariki and the wider Wellington region.
- Who for: Rural, lifestyle and urban Kapiti property owners wanting to keep gardens alive through dry summers and council water restrictions.
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