Bill
S 591
Bill establishes regulatory framework allowing Massachusetts residents and businesses to legally capture and reuse greywater from household sources for irrigation and toilet flushing.
S 591 authorizes Massachusetts to establish regulations and standards for greywater recycling systems, allowing households and businesses to capture and reuse wastewater from sinks, showers, and washing machines for non-potable purposes like irrigation and toilet flushing. The bill aims to reduce freshwater consumption and wastewater treatment burden by creating a legal framework for what is currently prohibited or unregulated in the state.
Massachusetts faces increasing water stress during droughts and high infrastructure costs for wastewater treatment. Greywater recycling could reduce residential water consumption by 30-50% while lowering municipal treatment costs. However, implementation requires careful public health safeguards to prevent contamination risks and ensure systems don't compromise drinking water or create disease vectors.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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