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Showing posts with label black water. Show all posts
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Monday, November 26, 2007

Some water unsafe to be recycled

Many Georgians are looking for ways to conserve water in their homes. But experts say it’s not a good idea to re-use water you’ve bathed with or washed clothes in. Water from the toilet and dish-washing is called “black water” – and can have fecal matter, blood, bacteria or other harmful things. However, experts say so-called “grey water” – which comes from laundry and bathing – can also be contaminated.

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