I'm setting up an outdoor sink and need some guidance on the drainage options. I'm debating whether to connect it to my home's sewage system or just let it leech into the ground. If I go with the sewage tie-in, I assume I'll need a vent—can I use one of those under-sink vents? Also, are clean-outs necessary at any point? On the other hand, leeching it could be simpler and would benefit my trees, though I'm worried I might miss something important. I live in a desert with dry clay soil and plan to direct the leech line away from structures, near some large trees. I'm thinking of setting up a 5-gallon bucket with rocks as a grease trap, leading into a 25-50 gallon rock bed for leeching. Any thoughts?
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For just an outdoor sink, why not just run the drainage pipe to a flower bed? Keep it simple, right? KISS—Keep It Simple, Stupid!
Haha, thanks! That’s exactly what I wanted to hear. I think I was just overthinking the whole setup.