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Old 03-22-2006, 09:45 PM   #45
Zeppelinium
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When you backpack into the National Forests (which are more restrictive than BLM land), there are general guidelines, like "no washing within 50' (or some nominal distance) of streams," or "no washing in established campsites," etc. Otherwise, grey water is not a problem unless there are specific restrictions, eg, "no cleaning fish here."

Common sense on grey water should suffice, if you get a backpacker's guide and follow it. Just be aware that boondocking locations, where a trailer can get to, will likely have more visitors than a random backpacker's camp, so I'd be reluctant to leave noticeable food scraps in my wash water.

I'd be interested to see if my interpretation meets community standards.
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