Redirect water from the washing machine, showers or bath to a holding tank for use on the garden.
FACTS:
There are simple and complex systems, but they all involve reusing water that would otherwise be lost.
Save up to 28,000 litres of water per year, equates to $63 based on 28kL @ $2.276c/kL = $63
Remember - never drink grey water.
Low cost diversion system is for a simple greywater diverter valve taking water from a drain pipe to garden. Upper cost diverter system is a unit with filtration and storage tank. Greywater treatment systems can be purchased for between $6,000 to $15,000 and include pump, tank, plumber costs and installation. Water savings assume reduced potable water use by using treated greywater for garden watering.
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