Here are some ways to reduce water usage in your building project.
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Posts under ‘Water’
About Water
Composting Toilets
A water-saving alternative to conventional flush toilets. Click the document below for an overview of the options, and the links listed underneath for further information.
Composting Toilets
Level: Composting Toilet Systems
SmarterHomes: Waterless Toilets
Water Supply
Options for self sufficiency in your water supply. Go to the following links for an overview of rainwater collection.
Level: Rainwater Systems | SmarterHomes: Collecting and Using Rainwater
Click the documents below for an overview of efficient use of water supply, or links listed underneath them for more information.
Water Supply Overview
Ministry of Health: Water
New Zealand: 4 million [...]
Waste Water
Some options for treating or reusing your waste water. Use these links to familiarize yourself with wastewater treatment and reuse:
Level: On-site Wastewater Treatment | SmarterHomes: Reusing Greywater
Click on the documents below for an overview of waste water reuse, and the links underneath them for more information.
Reed Beds
Auckland Regional Council Guidelines for on-site [...]
How to Save Water
Some options for treating or reusing your waste water. The document below provides an overview of how to reuse water, and the links underneath provide more information.
Reducing Your Water Consumption
Level: Minimising Water Use
SmarterHomes: Easy Ways to Save Water
NZWWA publication : Savings in Your House
