Top Subjects of Interest: Reusing Greywater or Reclaimed Water

Greywater

Greywater is defined as wastewater from clothes-washing machines, showers, bathtubs, hand-washing lavatories, and sinks that are used for disposal of household or domestic products.

It does not include wastewater that has come in contact with toilet waste; or from the washing of material, including diapers, soiled with human excreta; or from sinks used for food preparation or disposal. Greywater can be used for irrigation or other beneficial uses.

• Beneficial Re-Use of Greywater
  Definition for and beneficial re-uses of greywater and alternative on-site water from private residences, and commercial, industrial, institutional, and agricultural facilities.
• A Guide for Homeowners
  This regulatory guidance provides an overview of the requirements for the use of greywater and alternative on-site water by owners of private residences.

Reclaimed water

Reclaimed water is defined as domestic or municipal wastewater which has been treated to a quality suitable for a beneficial use, pursuant to the provisions of Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 210 and other applicable rules and permits. Just as with greywater, reclaimed water can be used for irrigation or other beneficial uses.

• Requirements for Reclaimed Water
  Definition for and uses of municipal (also called domestic) and industrial reclaimed water.

Rules

• Rules on Use of Greywater and Reclaimed Water  
  Title 30, Texas Administrative Code provides rules pertaining to greywater and reclaimed water.