what is the difference between black water and wastewater?
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Blackwater is wastewater from bathrooms and toilets that contain fecal matter and urine. Also called sewage or brown water, it can carry disease causing bacteria that are harmful to man. ... Greywater is wastewater that comes from sinks, washing machines, and bathtubs.
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Blackwater: is the wastewater from bathrooms and toilets that contains faecal matter and urine. Water from kitchens and dishwashers are also considered blackwater due to the contamination by pathogens and grease (Your Home, Australian Government). It is also referred to as sewage or brown water and can carry disease and bacteria, both of which could be harmful.
Greywater: is the wastewater that comes from sinks, washing machines, bathtubs and showers. It contains lower levels of contamination, making it easier to treat and process.
Recycled greywater is commonly used in irrigation and constructed wetlands – as long as no harmful chemicals are present. Greywater that contains food particles can nourish plants, it can also be used for washing and flushing toilets. Where water is scarce - greywater is valuable.