GRAYWATER REUSE - EVERYONE'S DOING IT

The use of graywater as an alternative water resource is growing in popularity

Because only 3% of Earth's water is fresh water, more people are reusing graywater to supplement their water needs

WHAT IS GRAYWATER?

Graywater is untreated household wastewater that has NOT come into contact with toilet waste 

Graywater may contain traces of dirt, food, grease, hair & chemicals from cleaning or personal products

GRAYWATER BENEFITS 

Using graywater is an important part of sustainable integrated water management - it not only "connects" people to their household water supply but it can also:

• Reduce demand for potable water use by up to 40%
• Reduce water bills 
• Reduce energy and chemicals used at municipal wastewater treatment plants
• Reduce dependency on imported water or local aquifers
• Encourage the use of non-toxic products
• Provide landscape "drought insurance" 

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