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Where can you get more information about Greywater Systems?
•Local Council;
•Environment Protection Authority;
•Licensed plumber.

What are the various issues to be considered before installing a greywater system?
Issues that needs to be considered before installing a greywater system:
•Consult your council for the regulations and policies that are required to install greywater system.
•Your greywater system should use water from low risk sources to avoid contamination.
•Your greywater should be in your property [...]

How do I install a Greywater reuse system?
Greywater systems come in different ranges, from small treatment systems to the more expensive system that treat greywater via spray or drip systems. For a list of all approved greywater system please go to the Department of Health website.
Once you install the greywater system it becomes your responsibility to [...]

How can greywater be used?
Depending on what you want to use greywater for, and if it is being stored rather than immediately distributed, it should be treated to reduce risks and get the most out of it. Refer to the Department of Health website for more details.
Use greywater for garden irrigation and car washingbut not [...]

Are there any health risks in using greywater and if so, what are they?
Yes. The quality of greywater varies depending upon the number of household occupants, health, their age, lifestyle, food habits and water use patterns.
Some tips for a better quality greywater:
•Make sure there is no connection between your greywater and the drinking water supply;
•Use organic [...]

Are there any risks of using greywater?
The quality of greywater varies depending upon the number of household occupants, health, their age, lifestyle, food habits and water use patterns. Make sure there is no connection between your greywater and the drinking water supply.
Greywater contains large number of bacteria which includes disease-causing organisms, chemicals originated from use [...]

Can someone tell me exactly what greywater is?
Greywater (recycling water at home) is a term used for used water that is released from household appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, baths, hand basins and showers via the normal drainage system. It doesn’t include waste water from kitchen sinks and toilets.
Its quality varies depending on the [...]