As the saying goes, water is the elixir of life. However, with growing demand, this natural resource is fast depleting. Deliberations in the nation’s Lok Sabha have consistently pointing at an impending water scarcity by 2025. This calls for the need for water conservation – the most effective method being recycling.
Most of the water used for household activities such as washing and cleaning is wasted, and the need of the hour is to find ways to recycle and reuse this category of water – termed as greywater. So here is a quick guide to help you understand greywater systems and how they can be used for recycling and reusing wastewater.
What is Grey Water?
Water that runs off showers, bathtubs and kitchen sinks is called greywater. It contains biological and organic matter which can be hazardous. Although it is less harmful than black water, which contains faecal matter and urine, it still needs treatment before reuse.
Greywater has a much less level of pathogens and nitrogen as compared to black water. It decomposes more rapidly than black water and hence is easier to treat and recycle. Hence, greywater recycling systems are becoming popular across the world, increasingly.
The composition of greywater can be different. For instance, the pollutants in water running off taps, showers and kitchen sinks are different than the water that is used for laundering.
The Benefits of Grey Water in the Indian Context
Despite the fact that greywater contains much fewer pollutants as compared to black water, there is a need for greywater treatment before it is released into the environment. For example, untreated greywater contains phosphorus and nitrogen. If untreated water is released into an aquatic environment, it can lead to excessive growth of aquatic life, which can eventually lead to a depletion of oxygen in the system. As a result, several organisms that are critical for maintaining the ecological balance could die.
Greywater treatment plants can reduce the damage to such aquatic systems and also limit human dependence on conventional sources of water. Here are a few more benefits of recycling and reusing greywater:
a. Reduces your water bills by 50 percent
b. Besides using it for washing, you can use it for watering your plants. The suspended elements in treated greywater are highly beneficial for plants
c. By restricting the flow of greywater into lakes, you are preventing them from frothing and catching fire
d. With a wastewater treatment plant, you will never face a dearth of water You can keep recycling the water that is being used in your kitchen and bathroom throughout the year
How Can You Avail of Greywater Treatment Systems?
There are several ways of treating greywater. You do not have to depend on a facility to help you access greywater, as there are several products that are available to help you recycle your greywater at home. You can easily have a greywater treatment plant installed at home and contribute towards environment conservation.
Need expert advice? You can connect with Cleantech Water, who can advise you on the product that suits your requirement the best.
Leave it to the Experts!
At Cleantech Water, we aim to provide effective wastewater treatment solutions. We provide products and services related to wastewater treatment plants in India and across the globe. To know more about greywater recycling systems, their maintenance, repair and operations, you can connect with us +91-9558996411 / 079-4003 6917 or write to us at Info@cleantechwater.co.in.