What are the rules around greywater reuse and rainwater harvesting in my building?
Residential • Rainwater harvesting for non-potable use (toilet flushing, washing machines, yard irrigation) is allowed per the State. • Treated rainwater for potable use (drinking) is allowed per the State. • Greywater reuse (bath and laundry sink, shower and washing machine drain water) for non-potable use INSIDE building is allowed per the State. • Greywater reuse for yard irrigation is NOT currently allowed per the State, but is under review and will be decided on in 2011. • Greywater reuse for potable use is NOT currently allowed per the State. Commercial • Rainwater harvesting for non-potable use (toilet flushing, washing machines, yard irrigation) is allowed per the State. • Treated rainwater for potable use (drinking) is NOT allowed per the State, but could be considered through a building code appeal. • Greywater reuse (bath and laundry sink, shower and washing machine drain water) for non-potable use INSIDE building is allowed per the State. • Greywater reuse for yard irrigati