OWTS: Graywater Use and Water Quality
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- August 31, 2021
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Like paper and plastic, some water can be recycled. This "graywater" which can be water from bathtubs and showers, clothes washing machines and some sinks, can then be used in landscapes. (1 graphic, 2 pages)
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