Grey Water Recycling
What is grey water recycling?
Grey water recycling is the use of water from non-toilet plumbing fixtures, such as showers, basins, and taps. It is advisable to exclude water from kitchens and dishwashers from grey water recycling because of the potential for contamination by pathogens. One of the most common sources of grey water is waste water from washing machines. Grey water is typically used on gardens, but recycled grey water can also be re-used indoors for toilet flushing and clothes washing.
How does grey water recycling work?
Many people implement homemade grey water recycling solutions that simply direct waste washing machine water onto lawns and garden beds. While this is not necessarily a bad thing, it can lead to consequences which strengthen the case for a properly integrated grey water recycling system. A properly integrated grey water recycling system like the Matala Pro, will filter out most particles found in grey water such as soap scum, food scraps and worse. The Matala Pro will also pump the grey water to the garden through sub-surface irrigation, where any remnant toxins or pathogens will not be harmful to humans or animals. In addition, the Matala Pro will automatically switch itself on and off, reducing the risk of laundry flooding.
What else do I need to know about grey water recycling?
Grey water cannot be stored for more than 24 hours. Regulations with respect to grey water recycling also vary depending on your local government body. In short, grey water recycling can be a bit of a minefield, but Neco can help to get your grey water recycling system installed, approved, and operational, so you can enjoy the costs savings from grey water recycling.
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