AWWA CONS50896

A study of graywater recycling in the home was conducted by the National Water Demand Management Centre as part of its program of technical research. This investigation was a pioneering study which will provide valuable information to the many individuals and organizations who are expressing interest in water recycling schemes. The trial examined three aspects of graywater recycling in the household environment: water consumption savings and associated cost savings from reduced water bills; water quality of the graywater - relating the quality as measured to proposed graywater guidance or other applicable sources of reference; and, acceptability to the user of having a graywater recycling system fitted in the home. Studies of domestic consumption reveal that 35% of water used in the home in the United Kingdom is for flushing the toilet. Graywater recycling systems have the potential to save a large proportion, if not all, of this and can therefore be considered a useful tool in demand management. This paper discusses the results from 14 months of trials with the graywater units. Includes 10 references, table, figures.

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Edition:

Vol. - No.

Published:

01/01/1999

Number of Pages:

13

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1 file , 280 KB