Common Questions about grey water

Month: April 2017 Any wash water that has been used in the home, except water from toilets, is called grey water. Shower, sink, and laundry water comprise 50-80% of residential “waste” water. This may be reused for other purposes, especially landscape irrigation. NB :...

Grey Water Recycling

Month: April 2017 Grey water recycling is a process whereby you re-use your bath/shower and basin water for another purpose. With the water shortage in South Africa getting worse from year to year, it leaves one wondering how long will fresh potable water be freely...

Rain Water Harvesting Explained

Month: April 2017 Rainwater harvesting is the process of collecting rainwater and putting it to good use. There are different ways in which this task can be accomplished. Rainwater harvesting refers to the trapping and storing of rainwater so that it can be used at a...

How to use Harvested Grey Water

Month: April 2017 The reuse of greywater on gardens can be a valuable resource in times of drought but can also be hazardous to plants and soils. Other properties come from the quality of the drinking water into the home before it is contaminated as greywater. Not all...