Simple Household Greywater Systems
PENCINTA ALAM OCT 2014 GREEN LIVING COLUMN SIMPLE HOUSEHOLD GREYWATER SYSTEMS By Wong Ee Lynn <wongeelynn@yahoo.com / gl.mnselangor@yahoo.com> The call for water conservation and wise use and management of water is now more urgent than ever, especially taking into consideration the recurring water crisis in Selangor. In the past, homeowners were often urged to collect and harvest rainwater for household use. However, deforestation has led to reduced rainfall and we are not able to collect rainwater as frequently as we used to. Many MNS members have expressed an interest in installing greywater systems and reusing greywater. Greywater is water from non-plumbing systems such as hand basins, showers, baths and washing machines. It is safe for use in the garden and for flushing toilets with. It should never include water from toilets, kitchen sinks or washing diapers, as these often harbour pathogens. Greywater should never be used on fruits, vegetables and anything you plan to ...