Interested in lowering water resource costs, wastewater costs, and being able to use water during periods of restricted use? If so, consider installing a greywater system. Greywater systems are plumbing systems that recycle wastewater collected from washing fixtures such as showers, tubs, and sinks. The wastewater is filtered so that it is able to be used in non-potable(i.e., do not drink it!)applications such as irrigation and flushing a toilet.

A food waste disposer, commonly called a garbage disposal, was invented in 1927. According to the2009 American Housing Survey(AHS) published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), over 50% of homes have a garbage disposal. Also, theStudy of Life Expectancy of Home Componentsthat was prepared in 2007 by theNational Association of Home Builders(NAHB) suggests that a residential kitchen garbage disposal has an anticipated life expectancy of 12 years. A garbage disposal can be maintained to achieve its full lifetime with proper use, ensuring it is operating efficiently and safely.

Residential plumbing fixturesdiffer from commercial plumbing fixtures in that they are not usually constructed to be as durable. All faucets, spouts, strainers, traps, waste piping, stoppers, stops, and escutcheon plates are considered trim and are included inResidential Faucets, Supplies, and Trim.