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Grey Water - GCSE Geography Definition

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Grey water is a type of household waste water that comes from places like sinks, showers, baths, and washing machines. It is called "grey" because it's not as clean as fresh water, but it's not as dirty as water from toilets. Grey water can often be reused for things like watering plants or flushing toilets, helping to save fresh water. Understanding and using grey water carefully is an important part of managing water resources and protecting the environment, which is a key topic in GCSE Geography.

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