Water Reuse Terminology

noun the act of restoring land to its original condition after it has been damaged

• The government has initiated a large-scale reclamation project to restore the wetlands.
• They're doing a reclamation project to clean up the old industrial site.
• I heard they're reclaiming that old factory and turning it into a cool new space.
• Through therapy, she was able to start the reclamation process of her self-worth.

noun wastewater generated from activities such as laundry, dishwashing, and bathing, which can be reused for irrigation or other non-potable purposes

• Greywater is wastewater generated from activities such as laundry, dishwashing, and bathing, which can be reused for irrigation purposes.
• Hey, did you know that greywater from the washing machine can actually be used to water the garden?
• I heard that some people are using greywater to save on their water bills.
• Just like how greywater can be recycled for other uses, we should learn to repurpose things in our lives for a more sustainable future.