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See these Guidelines for residential properties in Canberra regarding Greywater Use.

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Download: Greywater Use: Guidelines for residential properties in Canberra (PDF File - 1262k)

Background

In April 2004, the ACT Government released the Think water, act water strategy to address sustainable management of the ACT's water resources. Included in the strategy are a number of initiatives aimed at achieving a 12 per cent per person reduction in mains water use by 2013 and 25 per cent by 2023.

A further target set by the Government is to increase the use of reclaimed water from 5 per cent to 20 per cent by 2013. By reusing water, it is possible to benefit from water that would otherwise be lost to us after a single use. Using domestic greywater is one way of contributing to the achievement of this reuse target.

Because greywater has already been used, it may contain substances harmful to public health and the environment. However, through your understanding of health and environmental considerations, your ongoing commitment to some simple principles, and by following relevant ACT legislations, you will be able to use greywater without compromising public health, your household or the environment.

ACT Health has prepared these Greywater Use Guidelines in partnership with the ACT Planning and Land Authority , Territory and Municipal Services and ACTEW .

Feedback

This booklet will be reviewed on a regular basis to address issues and feedback provided by the people using it as well as advances occurring in greywater use and management.

Your feedback on this booklet is welcomed. By answering these few simple questions, your comments will contribute to the future development and enhancement of this booklet and other information about greywater.

1. How did you find out about the Greywater Use Guidelines?   
2. Where did you obtain your copy of the Greywater Use Guidelines?   
3. To what extent did the contents of the Greywater Use Guidelines meet your information needs? My information needs were:   
a) met very well  b) just met  c) not meet  d) unsure  
4. What additional information do you suggest could be incorporated into the guidelines or other information available about greywater?   
5. How do you rate the level of detail provided?   
a) too much detail  b) about the right level of detail  c) not enough detail  
Additional comments welcome:   
6. How easy was the document to read and understand?   
a) very easy  b) easy  c) a little difficult  d) very difficult  e) unsure  
Additional comments welcome:    
7. What additional information do you think could be made more available about water issues and water saving in general?   
8. Please indicate which of the following best describes your interest(s) in these Guidelines:   
a) a householder interested in reusing greywater
b) a greywater storage or treatment system supplier or installer
c) plumber
d) building or property developer
e) consultant
f) other, please specify:
   

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