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How Industrial Facilities Can Transfer from Water Use to Water Efficiency | |
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2018-05-10 | |
发布年 | 2018 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 美国 |
领域 | 资源环境 |
正文(英文) | ![]() In coming years, the industrial sector will be pressed harder to reduce water consumption and use water more efficiently. With water- and sewage-related costs increasing, they will want to reduce consumption even further. While the averages can fluctuate, it is estimated that more than 30 percent of the water consumed in the United States is used in the industrial sector. And with the economy currently on the upswing, we likely can expect this percentage to rise. As it does, facilities such as warehouses, factories, assembly plants, and similar locations will be increasingly competing with agriculture—which demands more water than any other sector in the country—as well as consumers at home, at work, and at school, for water. Further, as the need for more water increases in the industrial sector, we can expect water rates to rise, potentially rising significantly, in years to come. In fact, they already have. All of this tells us that we must use water much more responsibly, and when it comes to the responsible use of any natural resource, the term we typically use is "efficiently." The key to a long-term reduction in water consumption is to use water much more efficiently. Fortunately, industrial facilities have a wide range of options for reducing consumption. Studies indicate that in many areas of the world where water efficiency is a top priority and steps have already been taken to reduce consumption, industrial locations have been able to reduce their use by 20 percent to as much as 50 percent. Further, this is often accomplished with minimal effort or inconvenience to building users or building activities. Among the ways implemented are the following:
Water Monitoring But the first step in using water more efficiently is what can be called "water monitoring." Our goal here is to establish a benchmark; we want to know how much water is coming into the facility, how is it used, and for what reasons. To start monitoring water, we will need to answer several important questions: What is the year-round water consumption? Many industrial locations will have busier times of the year when they use more water compared to other times. We want to know how much water is being consumed throughout the year. It is best to get three years of water consumption data to get a complete picture. How much water is being used for the actual production of products? In an industrial setting, this will often be where the most water is used, and it is here we will want to look for the biggest improvement in efficiency. How much water evaporates? This question refers to our close-looped systems mentioned earlier. Evaporated water is wasted water. Finding ways to capture it and reuse it is essential to water efficiency. Is water wasted in restrooms? Earlier, we mentioned that restroom fixtures older than five years should be replaced. This is an opportune time to look for fixtures that use no water whatsoever. While it is still in its infancy, waterless toilets, often known as composting toilets, are being used in many modern factories around the globe. No-water or waterless urinals are now very commonplace in industrial restrooms. We've discussed many ways to reduce water consumption and to use water more efficiently. Here is what we need to know: In coming years, the industrial sector will be pressed harder to reduce water consumption and use water more efficiently. With water- and sewage-related costs increasing, they will want to reduce consumption even further. But most of all, reducing consumption is possible and probably easier than expected, once the process begins. |
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