Our Services/Recycled Water/Class A Recycled Water
Class A is the highest quality of recycled water. It's supplied to residential customers for non-drinking purposes such as toilet flushing, garden watering and car washing.
Class A recycled water is also available for commercial and industrial uses, fire fighting and public open space irrigation.
Western Water produces Class A recycled water from the Melton Recycled Water Plant.
At home
Class A recycled water is supplied to homes in some growth areas of Melton from the Melton Recycled Water Plant.
Homes supplied with Class A recycled water have dual water supply pipes; one for drinking and a purple pipe for Class A recycled water. Class A recycled water is not subject to Permanent Water Saving Rules or water restrictions.
Class A recycled water can be used for:
- flushing toilets
- watering the garden, including vegetables
- washing cars, outdoor furniture and external house cleaning
- fire fighting
- ornamental ponds and water features
- clothes washing.
Class A recycled water cannot be used for:
- drinking
- cooking or other kitchen purposes
- bathing and showering
- swimming pools and spas
- children's water toys.
If you have Class A recycled water at your home, you must complete an annual cross connection check.
Commercial, industrial and public spaces
Class A recycled water from the Melton Recycled Water Plant is available for commercial and industrial use, fire fighting and public open space irrigation.
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