Due to the lack of rain and the rationing that will occur we want to use gray water from the bathtub, kitchen and bathroom sink, dishwasher, and washing machine. We use Amway products in these areas and they are know to be eco friendly. But not sure, laundry and bath soap, along with the fabric softener and bleach would be ok to water the garden. Without this we will not be able to garden unless we get more rain. They tell us that we are more dry than in the "dust bowl days".
We thank you in advance for the assistance, DG

Some, more advanced, parts of this country will allow "gray water" to be used in the garden, but most are still in the dark ages of sewage treatment and have state health laws that prohibit that. Check with your county sanitarian to find out about the health codes that cover you. It is a very good idea.

Hi DG, If I were going to use this water I would definitely avoid bleach in the laundry. Also the dryer sheets are as effective as the liquid fabric softener. Never had a dishwasher so I don't know about those cleaners. Welcome to the forum. Jackie

My grandpa used to water his garden almost exclusively with used water.
The bleach containing water isn't a good idea, like others have said. The dryer sheets are good. If you line dry your laundry, try a cup of vinegar instead of the liquid softener.
The biggest thing about using greywater is the high phosphate content of the soaps. Just switch to phosphate-free or low types.

Again, China has been doin it for centuries, and they have some of the best vegetables in the world. For personal use, it should be fine as long as you control what you send out there. Does it collect in a tank first, or are you piping it out on the property. If it goes into a tank, that allows any grease that comes off the dishes to harden and rise to the top. It also allows solids to settle to the bottom. You will eventually get a bacteria growth in the tank to help consume some of the solids as well as some of the grease. It will work like a septic tank. You can suspend a pump in the tank between the heavy solids and the floating matter and pump the nitrogen and other mineral rich water to your plants. Just dont over pump. You will loose your bacteria culture. Whats even better than that. Is set you up a two tank system, baffle the water into a second tank. then the solids and floaters will stay in the first tank and the water will baffle over into the second tank, then you can pump it dry without disrupting the stratus of the tank. Of coarse, this costs quiet a bit. And your local state designated representitave may object to this if he finds out. It all depends on what Kimmsr said. Laws on wastewater are pretty strict. My company installs some septic systems, aerobic,conventional, and LPD (low pressure dose). Each and every county has different laws and each soil type has different restrictions. Do it without anybody knowing it and keep it your secret. I will never tell.