Designing buildings with plumbing systems that separate greywater from blackwater can reduce the amount of money and energy spent on treating wastewater. Not all wastewater needs to be treated to the same standards. Greywater can be reused in irrigation and for flushing toilets, with little to no treatment, depending on the source.
Stick with us in the coming posts as we show you how we deal with wastewater at the R.W. Kern Center.