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Wastewater Management

Greywater Reuse - Published: 28 Nov 2007
Greywater is the water produced from activities at home - showers, baths, spas, laundry tubs and washing machines. Waste water from your toilet is called 'black water' and is not permitted for re-use. Water from your kitchen sink and dishwasher is also not recommended because it often includes grease and food particles and may have high pH levels.

If used appropriately, you can water your garden with greywater and save up to hundreds of litres of fresh water each day. And if treated appropriately, it can be reused in toilets and washing machines. more ..

On-Site Sewage Management Systems - Published: 01 May 2006
If you live in an area where centralised sewerage is not available, the management of wastewater is an important process. To protect the health of the individual, family and the community generally, all human and domestic wastes must be disposed of safely and without nuisance. It must also be disposed of in a way not likely to harm the environment. more ..

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