Climate change and global population growth means that water resources will be even more scarce in the years to come, with the World Bank estimating a 40% shortage between the available supply of water and the predicted demand by 2030.
While water supply is handled at the government level, businesses in the water industry, including suppliers of equipment or services for water infrastructure, wastewater treatment and water treatment, play a crucial role in conserving and improving the quality and quantity of clean water. By either using more environmentally friendly chemicals or reducing the number of chemicals used, increasing water use and processing efficiency, and reducing leaks and other waste, businesses can increase productivity and reduce operating costs.
Businesses not only strengthen their water supply and access by implementing sustainable water management practices, but also reduce costs and increase consumer confidence. A number of businesses are working to improve their water management through efforts such has reducing overall water use, recycling water after use, installing water-efficient appliances, and reducing water pollution through better waste management systems.