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Asked: May 26, 20212021-05-26T08:17:40+05:30 2021-05-26T08:17:40+05:30In: Water

In India, many cities and villages face water scarcity, owing to poor groundwater levels or weather conditions. So, how can we save water and improve sanitation at the same time?

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In India, many cities and villages face water scarcity, owing to poor groundwater levels or weather conditions. So, how can we save water and improve sanitation at the same time?
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    2021-05-26T08:20:02+05:30Added an answer on May 26, 2021 at 8:20 am

    Using grey water for many of the water needs in a home or garden that don’t require potable water can help reduce stresses on water supplies, lower home water usage and costs, and support a thriving landscape.
    Greywater is gently used water from your bathroom sinks, showers, tubs, and washing machines. It is not water that has come into contact with feces, either from the toilet or from washing diapers.
    Greywater may contain traces of dirt, food, grease, hair, and certain household cleaning products. While greywater may look “dirty,” it is a safe and even beneficial source of irrigation water in a yard. Keep in mind that if greywater is released into rivers, lakes, or estuaries, its nutrients become pollutants, but to plants, they are valuable fertilizer. Aside from the obvious benefits of saving water (and money on your water bill), reusing your greywater keeps it out of the sewer or septic system, thereby reducing the chance that it will pollute local water bodies. Reusing greywater for irrigation reconnects urban residents and our backyard gardens to the natural water cycle.
    The easiest way to use greywater is to pipe it directly outside and use it to water ornamental plants or fruit trees. Greywater can also be used to irrigate vegetable plants as long as it doesn’t touch edible parts of the plants. In any greywater system, it is essential to use “plant friendly” products, those without lots of salt, boron, or chlorine bleach. The build-up of salts and boron in the soil can damage plants. While you’re at it, watch out for your own health: “natural” body products often contain substances toxic to humans.
    It’s important to remember that the rules and regulations about grey water reuse vary quite a bit, so depending on your location. In addition, improper management of grey water could lead to odor, pest, or pathogen issues, so it’s important to do your homework before putting in any sort of grey water system.

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