Tap water and grey water may have different meanings in different regions, but in general, the differences between them are mainly reflected in the water quality, treatment process, and use.
1.Tap water:
Tap water is clean drinking water that is used by residents after being collected, filtered, disinfected and treated from a water source (such as a river, lake or groundwater). Tap water meets the water quality requirements of national standards, can be drunk directly, and can also be used for cooking, washing and other daily life purposes.
2.Remediate:
Reclaimed water usually refers to water that can be used for non-potable purposes after a certain degree of treatment of domestic sewage or rainwater outside of the tap water system** to meet certain water quality standards. For example, it can be used for toilet flushing, landscaping, car washing, farmland irrigation, etc. Reclaimed water does not necessarily meet the criteria for direct drinking, but it is safe to use for these purposes when properly treated.
In general, tap water is water that has been strictly treated for direct drinking and daily life; Reclaimed water, on the other hand, usually refers to water that has been treated and is suitable for non-drinking purposes. In some cases, grey water may also meet drinking water standards after further treatment, but this often requires additional treatment steps and costs.
Tap water has usually been treated to some extent to remove most of the contaminants, making it suitable for direct watering. However, tap water may contain chlorine and other chemicals that can be harmful to some plants. And the pH of tap water can also have an impact on plant growth, especially for those that are sensitive to water quality.
Reclaimed water, on the other hand, is a treated domestic sewage or rainwater, which may contain nutrients such as organic matter, nitrogen and phosphorus, which are beneficial to plant growth. If grey water has been specially treated to remove harmful substances and the pH is suitable for plant growth, then watering the flowers with grey water is a good option.
Of course, if the grey water is not treated thoroughly enough, it may contain pathogens or chemicals that are harmful to plants, and it should not be used for watering flowers in this case.
1.Plant needs, some plants are more sensitive to water quality and need to be softened or dechlorinated.
2.Reclaimed water treatment, if the reclaimed water is specially treated and suitable for garden use, then it can be a good choice for watering flowers.
3.pH, different plants have different adaptability to the pH value of the water body, to ensure that the pH value of the water body is suitable for the watered plants.
4.Contaminants, make sure that the water does not contain excessive salt, heavy metals, or other harmful substances that can affect the health of the plants.
Overall, grey water is an eco-friendly and economical option if it is properly treated and suitable for garden use. However, if the quality of grey water is not guaranteed, tap water should still be used to water the flowers to ensure healthy plant growth.
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