DETERMINATION OF GREYWATER REUSE POTENTIAL IN DAMATURU YOBE STATE, NIGERIA

Greywater reuse is an untapped available water resource for many rural areas in developing countries. Meanwhile, it one of the alternative ways to overcome scarcity parts world. This study was carried out investigate potential as a means problem and environmental pollution among restaurants hotel owners within Damaturu metropolis Yobe State Nigeria. A field survey conducted from 25 restaurants/hotels operating samples were collected reclamation using rice husk filter. The results indicated that majority respondents expressed about 99% mentioned they rely on buying multiple trucks their daily needs. further revealed 76% fully agreed with greywater reuse, while 12% disagreed, rest (10%) remain undecided. Physical parameters including; Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Suspended (TSS), pH, Turbidity well general coliforms determined before after treatment normal chemically modified husk. However, insignificant efficiency observed laboratory scale experiment which indicates requirement modification. modification filter acidic reagent confirmed increase pH electrical conductivity media, determination retention time always important system