{"id":5785,"date":"2021-05-11T09:06:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T09:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/?p=5785"},"modified":"2023-04-05T14:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T14:00:00","slug":"pee-rv-shower-grey-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/pee-rv-shower-grey-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Pee In The RV Shower? (Grey Water Tank Questions)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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If you aren\u2019t familiar with RVs, the difference between black and grey water tanks may get confusing. You may not be sure what happens to the water in your RV after it goes down various drains. You may even wonder whether or not it is okay to pee in the shower of your camper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, you should not pee in the RV shower. The water from the shower goes straight to your grey water tank, and urine should go to the black water tank.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, sometimes urine ends up in the greywater tank. You know, like if you have kids showering in the RV. In this case, you will want to add in some extra cleaning steps to keep your grey water tank clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grey Water Vs. Black Water in an RV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First off, let’s discuss the difference between black water and grey water tanks in an RV. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you have fresh water holding tanks in your RV, or are hooked up to a water line in a campground, you have the ability to use that water by turning on your kitchen and\/or bathroom sink, shower\/tub, and flushing your toilet. When the water goes down the various drains, it winds up either in the black water or grey water holding tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The black water holding tank contains everything that gets flushed down your toilet, such as sewage. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grey water in an RV is the used water from all sources other than your toilet – such as your kitchen sink, bathroom sink, and shower or tub drain. <\/strong>In addition, if your RV has appliances such as a dishwasher or washing machine, this water also ends up in the grey water tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Urine is not considered grey water; however, it sometimes winds up in the grey water tank.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For more information about RV holding tanks, see these resources:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n