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The Georgia Gray Water Recycling Systems Guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for the design, construction, inspection, and maintenance of gray water recycling systems in compliance with the 2009 amendments to the International Plumbing Code. The document outlines the scope of gray water use, health and safety considerations, system design requirements, treatment methods, and operational guidelines. It emphasizes the importance of proper filtration and disinfection to mitigate health risks associated with gray water reuse for applications such as toilet flushing and subsurface irrigation. Additionally, it includes terminology definitions and references for further information.

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What are the guidelines for reusing greywater?

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 doesnt touch edible parts of the plants.

What are the rules for greywater in California?

Graywater reuse reduces demand on freshwater sources such as rivers and lakes by providing alternative sources for non-potable uses. More than half of U.S. states have already implemented policies regulating water reuse, with the strongest initiatives found in the West, where water scarcity is a chronic issue.

How do you recycle greywater?

A grey water recycling system is designed to collect, treat, and redistribute grey water for non-potable use. Depending on the scaleresidential, commercial, or industrialthe system can range from simple to complex.

What are the rules for GREY water?

Greywater cannot be used for cooking, bathing, brushing teeth, swimming or drinking. A building consent is required to collect greywater from baths, showers, washing machines and laundry tubs, and reuse on your garden or for toilet flushing. Kitchen wastewater is unsuitable for reuse.

Can you reuse grey water?

Greywater is wastewater from non-toilet plumbing systems such as hand basins, washing machines, showers and baths. When handled properly, greywater can be safely reused for the garden. Never re-use water from toilets, washing nappies or kitchen water.

How long can you keep grey water?

To minimise bacterial growth, grey water should be saved for only 24 hours, unless filtered through a reed bed or professionally designed system.

Where can greywater be reused?

The most suitable use for grey water is therefore direct garden irrigation, without long-term storage. Reducing the pollutants in grey water makes it more suitable for garden use. Shower or bath water is easy to reuse for irrigation as shampoos and soaps are fairly mild and well diluted.

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