It helps the environment heal itself while resources such as coal recover. o Reduce dependence on imported water or local aquifers Many aquifers are drying up due to high demand for fresh water. This puts a lot of pressure on the economy and the nature of the structures put in place for water. Importing water is expensive and municipalities cannot always keep up with soaring prices. Therefore, switching to this system ensures that people are self-sufficient in water, regulating prices to prevent them from skyrocketing and giving the environment enough time to recover and sustain itself. o Encourage the use of non-toxic products Gray water systems do not require toxins to purify the water because the recycled water can only be used for irrigation and other outdoor household uses. This encourages not to use toxins and chemicals, which would reduce the risks of induced global warming effects on the environment. o Mitigate failing or overloaded septic systems or treatments