Capture and/or re-use water
Category: Water
Topic: water consumption, rainwater tanks
- Rainwater, stored in a rainwater tank, can be collected from all roof areas (including garages) and used for garden irrigation, car washing, and depending on accessibility, hot water, toilet flushing and laundries. There are a number of considerations for installing and using a rainwater tank
- Untreated stormwater can used for garden irrigation, but should not be applied to edible plants
- Treated stormwater can be used for garden irrigation, toilet flushing and cold water washing machine supply, providing it meets the requirements set by NSW Health.
- Greywater, when used safely, can be used for watering lawns and gardens. NSW Water for Life has detailed information and fact sheets on using greywater
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