Developments in the quality of treated greywater supplies for buildings, and associated user perception and acceptance

Hyde, K., Smith, M. J. and Adeyeye, K. (2017) Developments in the quality of treated greywater supplies for buildings, and associated user perception and acceptance. International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies, 12 (1). pp. 136-140. ISSN 1748-1317 doi: 10.1093/ijlct/ctw006

Abstract/Summary

A manufactured aeration and nanofiltration MBR greywater system was tested during continuous operation at the University of Reading, to demonstrate reliability in delivery of high quality treated greywater. Its treatment performance was evaluated against British Standard criteria [BSI (Greywater Systems—Part 1 Code of Practice: BS8525-1:2010. BS Press, 2010); (Greywater Systems—Part 2 Domestic Greywater Treatment, Requirements and Methods: BS 8525-2:2011. BS Press, 2011)]. The low carbon greywater recycling technology produced excellent analytical results as well as consistency in performance. User acceptance of such reliably treated greywater was then evaluated through user perception studies. The results inform the potential supply of treated greywater to student accommodation. Out of 135 questionnaire replies, 95% demonstrated a lack of aversion in one or more attributes, to using treated, recycled greywater.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://reading-pure-test.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/56704
Identification Number/DOI	10.1093/ijlct/ctw006
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Central Services Science > School of the Built Environment > Construction Management and Engineering
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