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Old 04-03-2023, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by jimbo2012 View Post
It is clean potable water It is not considered grey water which is not allowed.

There is no prohibition for doing so, except it is not to go into any storm-water drain system.

As another poster stated pools overflow onto the ground
Thank you. The plumbing code is very confusing on this issue. But, since most Village garages do not have a floor drain, the only other sewer drain you could use is the laundry tub, which is usually on the other side of the garage from where you need to locate the water softener, or to tap into the washing machine drain. The only other option would be to dig up the sewer drain in the front yard. So, it is logical to drain the water onto the ground. Note that Sumter County does not require a building permit to install a water softener.