Greywater Reuse for Australian Gardens: Safe and Legal Systems

What is Greywater?Greywater is domestic wastewater from sinks, showers, baths, and laundry machines that has not been contaminated with faecal matter. The most valuable and cleanest greywater source is laundry water — which accounts for approximately 30% of household water use. Kitchen sink water contains food particles and grease that make it unsuitable for untreated garden irrigation.Regulations by StateAll Australian states permit greywater reuse under specific conditions: generally, greywa…