Household Sewage

When we brush our teeth, the dirty toothpaste water flows through the drain into the sewage treatment plant. There, the water is purified so that it can be reintroduced into the water cycle. Hazardous substances like the following must not get into the drain

• old batteries, medicine
• paint, solvents
• oils and fats from the kitchen
• leftovers and other garbage

When we use our drain as a garbage bin, it is very difficult to remove these substances from the water again. Medicines and remnants of paint belong to the hazardous waste. Food remains and garbage block the sewer system and belong in the garbage bin.

Being economical with water and using detergents sparingly can reduce the enormous amounts of household sewage. A person who saves drinking water generates less wastewater and protects a large amount of water.

 A Few Tips On How to Save Water:

• For a bath, you need about 150 litres of potable water, for a shower you only need 50 litres!

• Only switch on the washing machine or the dishwasher when they are full. New appliances have economy programs - use them!

• New models of cisterns are equipped with an economy button with which flushing can be interrupted. In this way, you can save up to 40% of the flushing water you would use otherwise. This is equivalent to approximately 18 litres per person per day.