Water,
being a very important part of the commercial and industrial sector
is gradually turning from an abundant natural resource to a more
valuable commodity. This is due to the negligence of various
industries in treating water the appropriate way. Below are few water
saving tips that can be incorporated in industries and commercial
areas.
1.
Conduct a facility audit to quantify water use
Understanding
water use will allow appropriate saving targets to become achievable
and serve as a benchmark from which water savings can be tracked.
2.
Compare water use to industry benchmarks
Make
use of water
and wastewater utilities appraisal service
that can provide you with an estimation of the average water use for
specific industrial and commercial sectors. This can also serve as a
benchmark tool to evaluate current water consumption patterns among
the employees.
3.
Educate employees about the importance of using less water
Create
a workplace culture where everyone takes initiative to save every
possible drop of water and also making them realize the importance of
water conservation plan. This will ensure that more employees are
proactive in monitoring water use.
4.
Use non-potable water for industrial process use
Potable
water is mostly used by various industries that can be substituted
with non-potable or reused water. Some of its sources are air
conditioner condensate, cooling tower blow down, and rainwater.
5.
Utilize efficient technology in kitchen areas
Kitchen
facilities are a more likely place for reducing water use in a
facility. Some of the items that can be retrofitted to save water are
boiler-less food steamers and strainer (instead of a garbage
disposal).