What Is A Residential Greywater System?

A residential greywater system is a great asset to any home, but how do they work and what benefits do they bring for wastewater treatment? To learn what you can get out of a quality greywater system, keep reading – we’ve put together this handy blog with everything you need to know.

The qualities of greywater

Greywater is water that’s generated from laundry, bathroom or sink units. While this water’s usually considered waste, its contamination level is pretty low. This is in stark difference to blackwater, which is generated from toilet and kitchen use, is more heavily contaminated and needs more rigorous treatment. Blackwater can’t be reused around the home, but as greywater is mildly contaminated it can easily be used for irrigation throughout your property. Before you can go around using greywater on your plants, however, you need to make sure it’s properly treated with a reliable management system.

Residential greywater systems

Once greywater is generated, it’s briefly held in a tank before being sent to a treatment system. It goes through three stages of processing: • Removal of unwanted lint, hair and other materials • Removal of harmful substances, such as chemicals, salts and nutrients. This can be done using chemical treatment or micro-organism approaches • Disinfection using ultraviolet light At the conclusion of these processes, greywater is sent by gravity or a pump to a surge system, where it’s considered ready to be used. If you want to handle or use greywater, make sure: • You don’t store greywater for long periods. Once greywater enters the surge system and is regarded as ready for use, it’s recommended you use it within 24 hours. Greywater will still be safe to use beyond this timeframe, but there are nutrients found in the water which could break down further and cause a nasty smell. • You don’t come into contact with greywater. While greywater is treated, it might not be free of all pathogens. You definitely can’t use this water for drinking or bathing, and it’s important you make everyone in your home aware.

Considering a residential greywater system? 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, Balmora, Cobargo, Glenn Ines, Avondale, Glenmore, Mogo, Taragao, Torrumbarry, Albury, Faulconbridge, Maraylya, Sherbrooke, Strathdickie, Little Hartley, Linden, cattail, Bowen Mountain, Murrwillumbah, Kyogle, Bryon Bay, Lismore, Evan Heads, Yamba, Grafton and surrounding areas.