Reuse of greywater in Kuwait

Wastewater reuse is an important element of Kuwait’s water management system because fresh water is scarce and seawater desalination is expensive. Kuwait reuses a significant portion of treated ordinary domestic wastewater, mainly in irrigation of fodder crops and landscapes. Greywater usually represents a major part (50–80%) of domestic wastewater. More importantly, greywater can be treated and reused much more easily than ordinary domestic wastewater. Yet, reuse of greywater is not common in Kuwait. This paper describes the current situation of greywater reuse in Kuwait and discusses the potential for greywater reuse in Kuwait.