Reuse of greywater in Kuwait

Wastewater reuse is an important element of Kuwait's water management system because fresh water is scarce and seawater desalination is expensive. Kuwait reuses a significant portion of treated ordinary domestic wastewater, mainly in irrigation of fodder crops and landscapes. Greywater usually...

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Published in:International journal of environmental studies 2008-02, Vol.65 (1), p.103-108
Main Author: Abusam, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Greywater
Reclamation
Recycling
Reuse
Treatment
Wastewater
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Summary:Wastewater reuse is an important element of Kuwait's water management system because fresh water is scarce and seawater desalination is expensive. Kuwait reuses a significant portion of treated ordinary domestic wastewater, mainly in irrigation of fodder crops and landscapes. Greywater usually represents a major part (50-80%) of domestic wastewater. More importantly, greywater can be treated and reused much more easily than ordinary domestic wastewater. Yet, reuse of greywater is not common in Kuwait. This paper describes the current situation of greywater reuse in Kuwait and discusses the potential for greywater reuse in Kuwait.
ISSN:0020-7233
1029-0400
DOI:10.1080/00207230701868204