The importance of gray water treatment systems
Gray water treatment systems help the environment and optimize water treatment expenses. And many other advantages, as the gray water treatment system filters waste water from washing machines, bathtubs, and ablutions to irrigate gardens.
Can we benefit from water treatment systems in homes?
A homeowner who installs a gray water system saves up to 40,000 gallons of water annually, resulting in significantly lower water bills. Homeowners who have septic tanks instead of sewers appreciate that gray water systems extend the life of their tanks.
The primary advantage of using a gray water system is reduced water use. Since it uses recycled water, it can significantly reduce your overall water consumption and your water bill. You’ll likely see a significant reduction in your bill, especially during the warm weather months when most watering is done outdoors. You’ll enjoy peace of mind knowing you can water your lawn or garden whenever possible.
Gray water and irrigation
Your water passes through a multi-stage filtration system that effectively removes contaminants. The system connects directly to your irrigation line, so filtered gray water is diverted where it’s needed, such as flower beds and gardens. Recycled water is completely safe, and in some cases provides vital nutrients that can aid plant growth.
Establishing a newly planted garden requires regular, thorough watering – especially in the beginning – and our greywater systems accomplish both goals well. The main advantage of greywater systems is that even in times of drought – when frequent water use is restricted – gardens can continue to thrive.
Gray water systems help turn your home into an eco-friendly home
An eco-home uses technology to build in a way that reduces energy consumption and waste. By adding a gray water treatment system. You can significantly impact the amount of water you waste by up to 40,000 gallons per year. This process also allows water that your plants cannot absorb to quickly replenish the declining water table.
Gray water systems help manage dry soil problems
Successfully growing a garden requires adequate amounts of sun, soil and water. Different types of plants thrive in different environments; For example, shrub roses and lavenders like sunny, hot, dry weather, while hydrangeas are shade-tolerant and prefer “wet feet” (moist soil). The best gardens take advantage of their natural assets and do not try to force growth in unsuitable conditions.
Even plants that love hot sun and dry soil need water. A common alternative to ground sprinkler systems is drip lines connected to greywater systems. Gray water comes from bathrooms, showers, and washing machines, and using this wastewater in the garden provides numerous benefits from improving plant health to increasing water conservation.
Parts of gray water treatment
Collection point
It is the starting point of the treatment system where water is collected. It is important that collection points are properly maintained.
Pneumatic inspection
It is the process of removing insoluble substances from wastewater. This process efficiently reduces materials to almost trace residue that is discharged into the public sewer system. The remaining gray water flows into the second stage.
Biological treatment plant
In this process, air is forced into the water so that bacteria can largely consume the impurities. To achieve maximum metabolic levels, a sustainable biomass concentration is maintained in the chamber. As a result, almost all incoming waste is cleaned, and the amount of residue is minimal. Typically, 99.9% of the water can be reused, which is a very high level of efficiency.
Ultrafiltration
Special membranes with microscopic pores prevent bacteria, viruses, and particles. The process is called ultrafiltration. Membranes should be cleaned regularly by air drying to ensure maximum cleaning.
Chlorination
Chlorine is added to the water in the network and storage system. Removes impurities by ionizing water molecules.
Treated water storage
The treated clean water is kept in storage so it can be used in many applications. Examples include flushing toilets, surface irrigation, and public washing machines.