Have you ever stopped to think about how much wastewater you produce? Well, probably not. However, the answer might surprise you – as the average person produces 150 litres of wastewater each day, with almost all of this wastewater (93%) being produced indoors. We break down these numbers and offer practical suggestions as to how you can reduce your wastewater output and manage wastewater more effectively.

Where does wastewater come from?

Our homes produce a variety of wastewater. Toilets are one of the main sources of wastewater, and it’s estimated the average person flushes their toilet over 1500 times each year. Showers also rank highly on the list, as almost 17% of the water used in the home comes from bathing and showering and the average family consumes roughly 40 gallons of water each day in the shower. And we don’t just use water to clean ourselves! Our washing machines use between 6 to 14 litres of water for every kilo of dry clothes run through a cycle. Older machines are less eco-friendly and can consume up to 150 litres. It’s similar to dishwashers, which tend to use 13 litres of water per cycle. Filling your dishwasher to capacity is definitely more water-conscious than handwashing.

How do I reduce my wastewater?

If you’re concerned about how much wastewater you’re producing or would like to cut down, you’ll be pleased to know there are simple things you can do to reduce your output. Firstly, it’s most important you only use water when necessary, and that you make sure your wastewater is being treated. When wastewater treatment is done properly, the environment benefits considerably. Although small amounts of wastewater might not impact the environment much, larger quantities of contaminated water can certainly harm the surrounding ecosystem – just think of the damage it could cause if it made its way into our rivers. Proper wastewater treatment systems remove as much of the wastewater’s suspended solids as they can, before the effluent, or remaining water, is returned to the environment. Treatment can be done using sludge, chemical, and biological processes, with the same end result in mind – a safe product that can make its way back to the natural environment without harming waterways, vegetation, animals, or humans.

Worried about wastewater treatment? Choose Eco-Septic

Eco-Septic is a Sydney-based manufacturer that specialises in commercial wastewater systems of various shapes and designs. We can provide fast and free quotes relevant to your commercial wastewater needs, all while keeping in mind individual spending capabilities. Contact us today for a fast quote at 1800 808 135 or visit us at www.ecoseptic.com.au. We cover all Sydney suburbs as well as the regions of South Coast, Snowy Mountains, Southern Highlands, Riverina, Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury, Laguna, North and Mid North Coast, Bateman’s Bay, Nowra, Mallacoota, Narooma, Balmoral, Cobargo, Glenn Ines, Avondale, Glenmore, Mogo, Tarago, Torrumbarry, Albury, Faulconbridge, Maraylya, Sherbrooke, Strathdickie, Little Hartley, Linden, cattail, Bowen Mountain, Murwillumbah, Kyogle, Bryon Bay, Lismore, Evan Heads, Yamba, Grafton and surrounding areas.