Greywater

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Greywater is the total volume of water generated from washing food, clothes and dishware, as well as from bathing, but not from toilets. It may contain traces of Excreta (e.g., from washing diapers) and, therefore, also pathogens. Greywater accounts for approximately 65% of the wastewater produced in households with flush toilets.

Synonyms

Sullage

References

Compendium of Sanitation Systems and Technologies. 2nd Revised Edition

Glossary Term Name

Greywater

Legacy NID

866

Legacy VID

29791

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