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RAND WATER EDITORIAL

GREY WATER RE-USE:

AN ALTERNATE STRATEGY TO WATER

CONSERVATION IN YOUR LANDSCAPE

lthough climate change experts Advantages of using greywater for Safe and sustainable use of
remain uncertain about specific landscapes greywater
Afuture weather patterns, there is • Water conservation: Reduces overall • Greywater has been shown to be a potential
consensus that upcoming seasons will likely water usage, helping to conserve valuable hazard to human health. Its handling
be hotter and drier. As landscapers, we freshwater resources. The incorporation must be done with care to reduce the risk
must explore alternative methods, such as of a greywater re-use system can play a of infection. Use gloves when handling
greywater re-use, to sustain our landscapes pivotal role in diminishing the reliance on greywater. Looking for a way to take your garden to the next level?
during these dry spells. potable water. • To reduce odour and bacteria, greywater
• Cost-effective: The use of greywater is should be used within 24 hours of collection.
What is greywater? inexpensive and for this reason, water bills • When irrigating with greywater, it is not
Greywater is wastewater that can be re-used can be drastically reduced while investing advisable to use spray irrigation. This As we start to fully immerse ourselves in With branches in KZN, Gauteng, and the
for other purposes. It accounts for as much in a greener future. is primarily due to the increased risk of
as 70% of all residential buildings’ water use. • Lush landscapes: Watch your garden exposing people to it. Spring and the approach of summer our Western Cape we can service almost
Although greywater and blackwater are flourish! Greywater provides essential • Greywater containing potentially infectious RainQueen Raised Garden Beds might just be anywhere in SA. We are able to customise
typically combined, greywater on its own nutrients such as total nitrogen (2.75 to pathogens should not be used for overhead the answer to your gardening needs! They are items, deliver and install!
provides several re-use opportunities such 21.00 mg/L) and total phosphorus (0.062 irrigation. This includes water used to wash practical, sturdy and aesthetically pleasing.
as toilet flushing and garden irrigation. This to 57.00 mg/L) that mainly originate from nappies or soiled sheets. All of our products are proudly handmade in
can additionally assist in lowering potable the kitchen (kitchen residues/ waste) and RainQueen manufactures a variety of South Africa by our skilled teams at each of
water use in arid areas by up to 30% for hand basins (soap), respectively. These The completion of the second phase of the attractive corrugated steel products from our branches.
households and up to 60% for corporate nutrients nourish our soil and plants, Lesotho Highlands Water Project scheduled
buildings. A greywater treatment system promoting healthier growth and vibrant for 2028, will continue to drive the imbalance Garden Beds and Swimming Pools to
such as wetlands and green walls can blooms. between supply and demand, and might Reservoirs, Water Tanks and Hot Tubs. Be in contact to find out more!
be installed to help filter large particles • Sustainable practice: Promotes environ- have a negative impact on your landscapes.
and nutrients, and pump treated water mentally friendly practices by recycling wa- Be on the lookout for possible imposed water
through irrigation pipes. Blackwater on ter, thereby minimising runoff and helping restrictions in your area and #BeWaterWise
the other hand, is toilet water that contains to recharge groundwater supplies.
faecal matter and urine. Faecal matter is a
breeding ground for harmful bacteria and
pathogens that can cause diseases. #RandWater#Waterwise#thrivinglandscapes

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