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Table 6.3 Technologies to reduce wastewater at source

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Aim Technology
Reduce the amount of water used in toilets - reduces amount of black water
  • low-volume flush toilets
  • vacuum toilets
  • urine-separating toilets
  • composting toilets
  • waterless urinals
Reduce the amount of water that becomes grey water
  • low-flow shower heads
  • low-volume washing machines
  • aerated tap faucets
  • controlled-flow tap valves
  • pressure-reducing valves
Recycle and re-use water before it becomes wastewater
  • greywater recycling (eg, washing machine water)
  • rainwater collection and stormwater recovery

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