Ecobuild: Grey Water Harvesting

Notes from Ecobuild expo talks on Grey Water use:

  • Greywater is waste water from showers, baths, washbasins, washing machines and kitchen sinks.
  • Greywater reuse is the use of untreated greywater.
  • Greywater recycling is the use of treated greywater.

Key technical issues to overcome using Grey Water:

  • The age of the water..
  • Stagnant water generates bioforms leading to unpleasant odours.
  • User interaction.
  • Anticipating users bathing habits.
  • Low level of maintenance.