Greywater Recycling
–What is greywater?–
Greywater is water that has previously been used for things like sinks, washing machines, showers and baths. If handled carefully, it can be reused in the garden or flushing toilets. Although you should never reuse greywater if it came from the toilet, washing nappies or kitchen water. Greywater should never be used for handling vegetables, fruit or anything you want to eat.
How it works:
The used water from a bath travels down the drain into a biofilter. The biofilter filters any chemicals or harmful substances from it. The water then travels down into a sand/gravel filter which removes any unnatural solids from it. The greywater continues to travel into a storage tank which distributes the water into your garden and helps water the plants.
Today, less than 1% of the world’s water is drinkable. (No chemicals or toxins.) Greywater wouldn’t be very safe for a person to drink, as it has already been used and is most likely very dirty. Blackwater is very unsafe and should be disposed of immediately. It contains lots of chemicals and toxic waste. Examples of blackwater would be used water from toilets or frequently used water from kitchens.
–How can we incorporate that into Project Utopia?–
We can reuse greywater by installing greywater storage tanks in our houses. Using greywater tanks saves water and helps your garden too. Creating new buildings such as houses or sporting complexes with greywater recycling mechanics in place can also contribute to Project Utopia. ✨✨✨