Be greywater wise

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Looming summer heat has prompted a warning for residents to use greywater appropriately to avoid health hazards.

City of Gosnells Director Governance Trevor Perkins said the City welcomed and encouraged the use of greywater but cautioned against storing of waste water.

“Using water from showers and washing machines for disposal on gardens is fine if done immediately, but grey water should not be stored or used on vegetables and edible plants.

“It can quickly turn septic, smell and become hazardous to health,” he said.

“The Department of Health Code of Practice for the Reuse of Greywater permits the disposal of greywater onto the ground by bucketing directly from a laundry wash trough or shower.

“This method ensures that any health risks are kept to a minimum.

“Waste water from kitchen sinks and dishwashers must not be reused as it may contain organic material, bacteria, fats and caustic additives.

“For public health reasons and long term sustainability, greywater is best disposed of by a pumped reticulated system below ground in compliance with the Code of Practice.”

Further advice can be obtained from the Department of Health or the City’s Health Service.



as posted on COGsite