The correct management of wastewater begins in the home's drains, and must be channeled separately depending on the type of water discharged. The different waste waters (black -toilet-, soapy gray and greasy gray) must receive a different and appropriate primary treatment for each type of waste water before being purified. However, The most widespread wastewater management is based on the unification  of all the water in a single pipe, which dumps it into the septic tank. In other words, currently water that is initially evacuated with soaps (shower, bathroom sink and washing machine), or with dish soap and grease (kitchen) is contaminated in the septic tank with pathogenic microorganisms. This also reduces the purifying effectiveness of the septic tank because the bacteria that degrade the organic matter are harmed by the detergents and other products that are poured into it. Finally, the effluents from the septic tank are discharged onto the land through a ditch or infiltration well, since this water is still contaminated with pathogenic bacteria and cannot be reused.

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Is the wastewater from the kitchen, washing machine and shower or toilet the same?

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​ No, and therefore, they should not be treated equally if we want to optimize the effectiveness of the installed purification system and, consequently, improve waste water purification. That is, being able to obtain more purified water that can be reused for garden watering. ​

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Is it necessary to change the existing unified pipeline in the home for good waste water management? ​

Although the best option for optimal waste water management is to have independent evacuation pipes for each type of wastewater, this is not always a feasible option for customers, and there are alternatives for good waste water management.

​ During the execution of new construction is the best time to create independent waste water evacuation pipes and install the corresponding pretreatment systems. However, in cases where there is already an existing pipeline, a study can be carried out on the different options to improve the current waste water evacuation and purification system.

Finally, in all cases, the implementation of a complementary natural water purification system, based on phytopurification, will allow the reuse of water for irrigation, in addition to having a new element of great aesthetic value on the exterior of the home.

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