Photos: Installing a gray water system

Annie Costanzo carries PVC pipes that will be used to build a gray water system that utilizes runoff water from a washing machine at her home in Los Angeles’ Miracle Mile district.

Annie Costanzo carries PVC pipes that will be used to build a gray water system that utilizes runoff water from a washing machine at her home in Los Angeles’ Miracle Mile district.

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July 2, 2015 10:46 PM PT

Connecting pipes

Annie Costanzo connects two pipes with a T-joint to build a gray water system.

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Drilling a hole

Costanzo drills a hole in a wall to reach her washing machine.

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Reading

Costanzo consults a guide.

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Cutting pipe

She cuts a piece of PVC pipe.

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Cutting bricks

Costanzo uses a circular saw to cut a red brick walkway so that she can lay down piping.

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Connecting pipes

She connects more pipes.

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Digging a trench

Costanzo digs a trench where mulch will be placed to collect water as part of the gray water system.

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Washing dishes

Dishwater will be collected to use on her plants.

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