Grey Water Tank Systems from BioSeptic

We are well aware of the pressure on our existing water sources and our responsibility to help preserve this precious resource. One way you can help is by recycling some of the water used in your home by setting up a grey water tank.

Grey water is wastewater from a range of sources including your bath, bathroom basin, laundry and shower. It doesn't include black water such as wastewater from toilets. A grey water tank allows you to reuse grey water from your home. The best place to use grey water is in your garden however it can also be used for toilet flushing.

Living Greener describes three ways that grey water can be used

• Manual bucketing. Collect water from your shower or washing machine in a bucket and use it on the garden. You won't need council permission to do this.
• Diversion and filtration devices. Divert grey water to your garden or lawn with a system that uses plumbing and/or hoses to take the grey water outside. Some systems may use a filter and pump. In some states and territories you may only be able to use untreated grey water for sub-surface irrigation. Check with the relevant government department or your local council for licensed devices and approvals.
• Treatment and re-use systems. These systems treat water to a standard fit for household use. This water can be used for toilet flushing, washing clothes and above-ground irrigation. Requires local council approval.

If you are looking for a system that recycles black water (which includes grey water plus wastewater from your toilets) BioSeptic can help. A BioSeptic AWTS recycles all household wastewater for use in your garden and lawn.

For more information about wastewater treatment systems contact BioSeptic today on 1300 658 111.