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Grey Water Factsheet - Gardening Australia - ABC (761 words) |
 | Water is the key to life and gardening, and with rising costs and increased public awareness of this vital resource, more people are looking at ways to use water wisely. |
 | Grey water is household waste-water from the bathroom, hand basin, shower, and laundry. |
 | Grey water regulations vary from state to state and itÂ’s important to be aware of local state and council rules. |
| What is Grey Water? (457 words) |
 | Grey water, also spelt as gray water, grey water or gray water and also known as 'sullage', is wastewater generated from processes such as washing dishes, laundry and bathing. |
 | From the point of view of treatment and pollution prevention, grey water decomposes much more quickly and is easier to treat and eliminate than fl water, but is still considered to be a health and pollution hazard if released into the natural environment untreated. |
 | Despite this, grey water is often reused for irrigation, illegally or not, in drought zones or areas hit by hose pipe bans, typically by manual bucketing. |