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Washing with recycled water is completely safe! We encourage all residents to ensure their washing machine is connected to the recycled water system as it not only helps to preserve valuable drinking water, but also ensures water balances across the community.
Altogether mandates a recycled water washing machine tap on all new works. This means there will be two taps to supply the washing machine — hot drinking water and cold recycled water.
Our recycled water systems produce water that is clean, clear and odourless. It leaves no residue in clothes or washing machines. Washing machines are typically the third highest user of water in the home. Using recycled water in washing machines can save about 20,000 litres of drinking water a year, which is roughly the same as replacing an old inefficient washing machine with a 5-star rated appliance. If you upgrade your washing machine to a newer, more efficient appliance and supply it with recycled water from a water recycling system, households can save over $100 a year.
When paired with proper appliance maintenance by reading the supplier manual, you can ensure the best washing performance supplied by a water recycling system. Plus, all of our licences include clothes washing as an authorised purpose, so you shouldn’t notice any difference washing clothes with recycled water compared to drinking water. Different detergents and washing additives can vary washing quality, so you may have to find a detergent that works best for you.
By boosting recycled water use in Australia we can support our nation’s water security without compromising on convenience or quality.
Make the switch to a water recycling system with the purple tap today.
