Dumping grey water
Is there no problem dumping grey water on the ground in campgrounds? My grey water doesn't have food particles or grease. It's only hand soap, or dishwashing soap.
Forum Discussion
Jayco23FB wrote:
So why is it OK to have outside showers and to toss your dishwater in the bushes? Just asking
Many/most campgrounds do NOT allow outside shower tents. And as someone said, the outide showers CAN be used for rinsing feet, etc.
It all comes down to a matter of amounts, impacts and many people's desire to push the limits of what is allowed.
Tent campers generally do not use or store a large water supply. A gallon or two of dishwater per day isn't going to cause much impact, and tent campers have few options for discarding their dishwater. A 5er or TT with 20-40 gallon GW tank does not compare with a tent camper. Lots of effluent, usually all at one time. And with an indoor shower and people using that on a regular basis - a lot of GW is generated. There IS the option of storing that GW on-board and dumping at the proper dump station.
There are always some people who say "Well, if the tent campers can do it, why can't I?" Managing a campground is a difficult proposition. A manager wants to make things convenient and comfortable for everyone, but inconsiderate campers can easily ruin it for neighbors and those who occupy their site after them.
