Grey water

Greywater, sometimes spelled graywater, grey water or gray water and also known as sullage, is non-industrial wastewater generated from domestic processes such as washing dishes, laundry and bathing. Greywater comprises 50-80% of residential wastewater. Greywater is distinct from blackwater in the amount and composition of its chemical and biologic...

You may be able to use greywater from your bathroom, laundry and kitchen in the garden or to flush your toilet. By re-using greywater instead of sending it down the drain, you may be able to save on water and wastewater charges and reduce demand on water supplies in your area. However, it’s vital that any system you use for collecting and r...

Poorly-managed stormwater can damage your property and the wider environment - but, managed properly, it can be good for your garden. Stormwater is the water that runs off surfaces such as houses, roads, driveways, footpaths. In urban areas, it runs down drains into stormwater pipes or channels and is carried to rivers, lakes or the sea. St...

The Clovelly House is a three bedroom, south facing semi-detached residence, with in-ground pool and off-street car parking, in Clovelly, an inner city suburb of Sydney, Australia. The house, designed by Kennedy Associates Architects and completed in 2004, was designed to meet the very specific spatial and accessibility needs of the client with ...

An article with good information on using grey water for irrigation.