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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 22 May 2007 |
Onsite Recycled Water Systems are in there infancy in Australia. There are serious concerns about the potential for disease to occur if systems are not correctly installed, maintained and used.
At this stage Recycled Water Systems are only viable in new developments where it has been installed by the developer and SA Water. Recycled Water is delivered to residents in these developments via purple coloured pipes. The water is safe to touch and use to flush toilets and irrigate having been treated and disinfected but is not safe to drink.
Recycled water is water which has been derived from sewerage systems and treated to a standard which is satisfactory for its intended use. The use of recycled water in new developments is a growing trend across Australia as we explore ways to become more water efficient. Recycled water will be delivered to properties by a system of dedicated mains. The water meter is purple / lilac in colour and will be locked in the closed position until the recycled water service has been completed, inspected by SA Water and deemed suitable for activation. Recycled water CAN be used for toilet flushing, washing cars, garden irrigation and filling ornamental ponds. It CANNOT be used for anything else.
Onsite Recycled Water Systems have been developed overseas and manufacturers and suppliers are developing systems that meet Australian standards.
Whatever systems are eventually approved for use in South Australia it is important to remember that there are very real health risks associated with Recycled Water and it is for that reason the installation, maintenance and the delivery system to the garden must be carried out by a licensed plumber.
Recycled water is a mixture of blackwater and stormwater that has been treated to Class A water and should not be confused with the reuse of greywater.
SA Water lockable device used to prevent unauthorised connection prior to water meter installation.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 23 June 2007 )
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