grey water
Lightly soiled drainage
Grey water (also graywater or greywater) is household wastewater that comes from sinks, showers, bathtubs, and washing machines—essentially any drain except toilets.
Unlike blackwater, which contains sewage, grey water is relatively clean and can be recycled for purposes like irrigating gardens or flushing toilets.
We installed a system to redirect grey water from the shower to the flower beds.
Environmental regulations on grey water reuse vary widely by region.
Items needing cleaning
- showerWater spray for bathing
- bathwaterWater drawn for soaking
- sinksDrops or wash basins
- washing machineAppliance for laundering textiles
dishwasher · bath · household · domestic · kitchen · bathroom · appliances · drainage
Artificial water supply for agriculture
- landscapingModifying outdoor areas aesthetically
- non-potableNot safe to drink
- subsurfaceBelow the outer layer
- drip systemTargeted slow-release watering
toilet flushing · ornamental plants · fruit trees · lawn · flower beds · fire suppression · cooling systems
Separating solids from liquids
- disinfectionEliminating pathogens from surfaces
- sand filterGranular water purification system
- biofilterLiving system filtering contaminants
- storage tankContainer for bulk materials
pump · screening · aeration · UV treatment · chlorination · membrane · processing
Decrease in usage
- scarcityInsufficiency of something needed
- efficiencyProductive without waste
- rainwater harvestingGathering precipitation for later use
- sustainable landscapingEarth-friendly outdoor space design
Leftover lather traces
- detergentsSurfactant cleaning agents
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- phosphatesSalts of a certain acid
- surfactantsAgents reducing surface tension
organic matter · pathogens · nutrients · nitrogen · lint · grease · pH level · salinity
Grants formal authorization
- codesSystems for secrecy
- setbacksReversals of progress
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- complianceAdhering to requirements
standards · health department · building codes · zoning · restrictions · guidelines · certification
laundry
Items needing cleaning
washing machine · dishwasher · bath · household · domestic · kitchen · bathroom · appliances · drainage · plumbing
irrigation
Artificial water supply for agriculture
- landscapingModifying outdoor areas aesthetically
- non-potableNot safe to drink
- subsurfaceBelow the outer layer
toilet flushing · drip system · ornamental plants · fruit trees · lawn · flower beds · fire suppression · cooling systems
filtration
Separating solids from liquids
- disinfectionEliminating pathogens from surfaces
- sand filterGranular water purification system
- biofilterLiving system filtering contaminants
storage tank · pump · screening · aeration · UV treatment · chlorination · membrane · processing
reduced consumption
Decrease in usage
- scarcityInsufficiency of something needed
- efficiencyProductive without waste
- rainwater harvestingGathering precipitation for later use
soap residue
Leftover lather traces
- detergentsSurfactant cleaning agents
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- phosphatesSalts of a certain acid
surfactants · organic matter · pathogens · nutrients · nitrogen · lint · grease · pH level · salinity · sodium
permits
Grants formal authorization
- codesSystems for secrecy
- setbacksReversals of progress
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
compliance · standards · health department · building codes · zoning · restrictions · guidelines · certification
- environmentalismecology, conservationism, recycling bins, campaigner, environmentalism
- sanitationsewage, sewers, cleaning, sewer, disinfecting
- green livingeco-friendly, recycling, waste reduction, eco-friendly products, sustainable packaging
- sustainable livingrecycling, composting, solar power, wind power, renewable
- RVingmotorhomes, campgrounds, RV parks, campsites, boondocking
- ship pollutionengine exhaust, exhaust gases, nitrogen oxides, smokestack emissions, soot
grey waterpotable water
Liquid safe for consumption
drinking water · freshwater · clean water · black water · fresh water
grey, gray, water, waters, watered, watering, watery, waterless, greyish