There are some basic commonsense rules that apply to minimise the risks associated with greywater reuse. They include:
• Wash your hands after watering with greywater • Divert greywater to the sewer during wet periods • Use garden-friendly cleaning products that are biodegradable and low in sodium and phosphorus • Don’t use greywater that contains disinfectants and bleaches • Don’t store untreated greywater for more than 24 hours • Don’t use greywater on vegetables and herbs that are to be eaten raw • Don’t use greywater sourced from washing nappies, soiled clothes or pet bedding • Don’t use greywater from the kitchen, unless it has been treated • Don’t let greywater leave your property • Don’t use greywater that is still hot as it will kill beneficial organisms in…
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Renew (Digital) - 1 Issue, 166 / Jan-Mar 2024