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Gray water reuse captures wastewater from sinks, showers, laundry for non-potable uses (irrigation, toilet flushing). Reduces freshwater demand.

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  1. 1Typical household: 50-80% of wastewater is gray water
  2. 2Treatment options: simple settling, biofilter, or UV disinfection
  3. 3Using gray water reduces freshwater demand 30-50%

ସମାଧାନ ହୋଇଥିବା ଉଦାହରଣ

ଇନପୁଟ୍
Household 200 L gray water daily, uses 100 L for toilet/irrigation
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Freshwater reduction: 36,500 L/year
Equivalent to 1-2 months supply

ଏଡ଼ାଇବା ଯୋଗ୍ୟ ସାଧାରଣ ଭୁଲ

  • Mixing gray water with black water (toilet)
  • Over-storing gray water without treatment (odor and contamination)

ବାରମ୍ବାର ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା

What's safe to include in gray water?

Sink, shower, laundry water. Exclude toilet (black water), which requires separate treatment.

How long can gray water be stored?

Without treatment: 24-48 hours (anaerobic bacteria grow). With UV/chemical: up to 1 week.

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