Geography GCSE
'Grey' water
What 'Grey' water means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of 'Grey' water
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Gently used water from sinks, showers, and washing machines (excluding toilet waste) that is collected and reused for purposes like flushing toilets or watering gardens.
Topics that use 'Grey' water
- Water (AQA GCSE)
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