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The Growing Need for Advanced Water Treatment

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The Growing Need for Advanced Water Treatment

Greywater Recycling. Sprawling cities gave way to the built up of waste, including dirty water. At first, cities were able to control the water going through the drains, but that is changing. Wastewater is a lot grittier and contains more contaminants than ever before. Water is still one of the earth’s most precious commodities, making it imperative that serious changes are implemented regarding how wastewater is treated. Recycling Greywater from Showers for secondary use is easy and safe with the right system.  www.aloaqua.co.nz Our system has a tertiary treatment, coarse filtration, biological treatment (aeration) and membrane filtration (0.2 micron).

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WATER - Why harvest Rainwater, recycle Greywater?

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WATER - Why harvest Rainwater, recycle Greywater?

Water is the basis for the entire biosphere. Ponds, rivers, lakes, wetlands, and oceans are the habitat for myriad plants and animals and are a key component of the ecosystem. Groundwater is one of our main source of drinking water and a habitat. We use water for our food, daily hygiene, and recreational activities. Water also plays a key economic role as an energy source, transportation medium and raw material. Efficient protection and conservation of water resources are crucially important for biodiversity and sustainable use. www.aloaqua.co.nz  

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Rainwater and Greywater Use

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Rainwater and Greywater Use

Rainwater Harvesting - replaces municipal water with clean , soft and free rainwater. Greywater Reuse - slightly contaminated water from the bathroom (shower, tub, sink) and washing machine to reuse for toilet flushing, irrigation and cleaning purpose. Non-potable water from Septic Tanks - recycling of run-off from a septic system for toilet flushing and irrigation. Adiabatic Cooling - with rainwater much of the energy to cool buildings and cost for water softeners can be saved. more info under:          www.aloaqua.co.nz      

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SUSTAINABLE WATER PRAXIS

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SUSTAINABLE WATER PRAXIS

Some practical ways to reduce dependence on mains water and reduce your overall water usage include: Rainwater Harvesting - utilize rainwater from the roof and store in tanks for use inside and outside the home. Greywater Recycling - treat water from the bathroom (showers, baths and sink) to reuse for flushing toilets, the washing machine and irrigation. A well designed Greywater Recycling System can save up to 40% of potable water and also sewage - you use water twice! Adopt Water Wise habits - change the way you use water and use efficient products and appliances. - Look for water efficient...

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AQUALOOP - Combined Greywater Recycling and Rainwater Harvesting System in Christchurch

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AQUALOOP - Combined Greywater Recycling and Rainwater Harvesting System in Christchurch

A good start into the New Year. Tanks have arrived on site and have been craned into their position. Another AQUALOOP combined Greywater Recycling and Rainwater Harvesting System in Christchurch pretty soon. 

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