Appropedia Modular Grey Water Recycling System (1000 L)¶
Rainwater & Storage • Est. CapEx: $70 USD • Lifespan: 7–15 Years
Technical Overview¶
A gravity-fed, 1000-liter modular greywater treatment system using IBC tanks with reed beds. Designed by Vigyan Ashram for schools or small households to recycle bathroom and kitchen water for non-potable reuse.
Key Specifications & Engineering Parameters¶
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Category | Rainwater & Storage |
| Capital Cost (CapEx) | $70 USD |
| Power / Energy | 100% Gravity / Zero Power |
| Target Scale | Household (5–10 people) |
| Standard Lifespan | 7–15 Years |
| Technology Maturity | Field Tested |
| Primary Mechanism | Greywater flows through a sludge tank to settle solids, then passes through four 500L IBC tanks arranged at a height to allow gravity flow. Each tank contains a reed bed that biologically breaks down organic pollutants (COD reduced to 20-100 mg/L, DO > 2). Two small 0.25 HP pumps circulate water as needed. Treated water is stored in a 1000L IBC tank. |
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