Using recycled water
Recycled water can reduce your water bill and be a guaranteed source of water, even during water restrictions.
Consider recycled water
If your business or organisation uses water but doesn't need the highest quality drinking water, think about using recycled water.
Class A recycled water is used in many ways:
- Primary industries for irrigation.
- Recreational and industrial businesses where significant quantities of water are needed.
- Councils for irrigating parks, gardens and sporting ovals.
- Residential estates for toilet flushing and garden watering.
Recycled water is safe for many uses
With appropriate management controls, recycled water is suitable for a wide range of uses.
Class A recycled water is of a quality that enables primary producers to reliably sell their produce to major retailers and is approved by the EPA as safe for watering all crops.
Before using recycled water, seek advice on the suitability for your purpose and the correct application procedures.
For more information and advice on availability, contact your local water authority and investigate the links below.
Consider recycling your waste water
If your organisation generates a lot of waste water, look into water recycling.
Waste water is likely to need some degree of treatment before reuse. Wastewater containing chemicals can be environmentally damaging if not treated appropriately.
The majority of recycled water in Victoria is sourced from treated wastewater effluent at suitably designed water reclamation plants.
