graywater
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- noun
- /ˈɡreɪˌwɔːtər/
- Specialized
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agua gris
- Desert House has recently finished a two-year study on the effect of graywater irrigation on the landscape plants around the residence.
- graywater for irrigation
- graywater use
- graywater recycling
Examples
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The report included results from a yearlong, 10-house study of graywater quality and the quality of soil irrigated with graywater.
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For the practical application of a graywater system, treatment prior to use would be advisable.
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The quality of graywater can help define the guidelines needed to reduce health risks from exposure.
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In arid parts of the United States, the practice of using graywater for irrigation has a long history.
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Reuse and recycling efforts are looked upon with favor these days, and the concept of reusing graywater seems to hold much potential.
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The code sets procedures for estimating a home's graywater discharge volume and for determining the irrigation capacity of the soil.
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Many homeowners in drought-prone areas are implementing graywater systems to conserve water by using it for irrigation.
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The city encourages residents to install graywater recycling systems to reduce demand on the municipal water supply.
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Using graywater from your shower for watering plants can help maintain a lush garden while saving precious water resources.
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Etymology
Graywater comes from the simple parts gray and water, and it names water from sinks, showers, and washing machines that is 'not toilet waste' and can be reused for things like watering plants. Think of 'gray' as the color between 'clean' and 'dirty', which helps explain why this water can be reused.