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GreySmart – the complete greywater resource

A step-by-step approach to help householders assess their greywater options and to select a greywater system suitable for their needs.

GreySmartthecompletegreywaterresource

GreySmart offers a consolidated, user-friendly website supported by extensive research that will allow individuals to practice safe and sustainable use of greywater. Greywater is generally used for irrigation in the garden. Other uses for greywater include industrial applications, washing vehicles, flushing toilets, and other uses that do not require high quality water.

The website provides a step-by-step approach to help householders assess their greywater options and select a greywater system suitable for their needs. Before diverting greywater and before installing a treatment system a number of factors need to be considered.

 


Factors to consider before using greywater

Uses for greywater
Greywater is a great option for your garden watering because it doesn’t rely on rainfall and it reduces your reliance on potable water
Working safely with greywater
How to work safely when installing and using Greywater Diversion Systems and Greywater Treatment Systems
Greywater technology
Different kinds of greywater technology and the types of systems available
Regulations & approved systems
State and local regulations and approved greywater treatment and diversion systems in Australia
Suppliers & rebates
Suppliers, manufacturers, and rebates available for greywater products and systems
Gardening with greywater
Practical advice on using greywater for gardening and landscape design

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Disclaimer

This material is presented 'as is' without any warrantees or assurances. Whilst all reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the information provided in this review is current and reliable, the savewater!® Alliance and the contributors of this work cannot accept any responsibility for inconvenience, material loss or financial loss due to actions based on this material. Our best advice is to consult a licensed plumber about greywater.

The GreySmart project was funded by the Victorian Smart Water Fund. The Smart Water Fund is a joint initiative of Melbourne’s water businesses – City West Water, South East Water, Yarra Valley Water and Melbourne Water – together with the Victorian Government. Established in 2002, the Smart Water Fund invests in innovative water conservation, water recycling and biosolids management solutions throughout metropolitan and regional urban Victoria.