Water: a growing resource challenge for industry
Maintaining a water, air, gas, electricity and steam (WAGES) strategy for availability and responsible water use is crucial for sustainability in many industries. Currently, industry accounts for approximately 19% of global freshwater withdrawals. With increasing demand, companies are looking to reduce, monitor and optimize their use of this critical resource. Some strategies that can help mitigate the negative impacts of industrial groundwater use include:
- Water Recycling and Reuse: Implementing systems to recycle and reuse water within industrial processes can significantly reduce the demand for fresh groundwater.
- Efficient Water Management: Using advanced technologies to monitor and manage water usage can help industries optimize their water consumption.
- Alternative Water Sources: Exploring alternative sources such as rainwater harvesting or using treated wastewater can reduce reliance on groundwater.
- Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to local regulations and guidelines regarding water use can help ensure that industries do not over-extract groundwater.
Having an energy management solution can greatly reduce the impact industry has on this valuable resource.
By adopting WAGES energy management strategies through advanced technologies, such as our FactoryTalk® Energy Management application, industries can play a significant role in conserving water resources and helping protect sensitive water reservoirs, and reducing costs associated with consumption as a result.
Companies need digital solutions to the growing water availability concerns by investing in substantial measures to enhance clean water infrastructure throughout the entire value chain. Innovative companies are working to improve water supply, reduce wastage, enhance quality and increase reach. Having visibility into where you may reduce consumption, or waste, saves costs and helps sustainability initiatives.
You can make informed decisions based on your water consumption by integrating an industrial data operations solution with applications focused on sustainability.
Contact an expert to learn more about implementing these technologies.