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What is Greywater?

Greywater is an underused resource in most homes. It is the waste water from:

  • Baths
  • Showers
  • Handbasins
  • Washing Machines
In the past, people used buckets from showers, and hoses from washing machines to try and save this water for the garden. Apart from being back breaking work, it was also very inefficient, with most water continuing to go down the drain.

Technology developed over the last 2 years has now resulted in affordable automated greywater systems. Designed to irrigate 10,000's Litres per month, they ensure water is irrigated evenly across the entire property.

No more manual buckets, no more moving hoses, and definately no more hoping for rain!

            
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Greywater dos

  • Only use wastewater from baths, showers, hand basins and washing machines.
  • Only use greywater on the garden and rotate which areas you water.
  • Only apply enough water that the soil can absorb.
  • Wash your hands following watering with greywater.
  • Stop using greywater during wet periods.
  • Stop using greywater if odours are generated and plants do not appear to be healthy.
  • Use laundry detergents specifically formulated for greywater irrigation.

Greywater don'ts

  • Water vegetable gardens if the crop is to be eaten raw or uncooked.
  • Use greywater that has faecal contamination, for example wastewater used to launder nappies.
  • Use kitchen wastewater (including dishwashers) due to the high concentration of food wastes and chemicals that are not readily broken down by soil organisms.
  • Store greywater for more than 24 hours.
  • Let children or pets drink or play with greywater.
  • Allow greywater to flow from your property or enter stormwater systems.

Please consult your local Water Authority or Council for further information .