A new water efficiency resource for businesses

A new water efficiency resource for businesses

A resource is now available for businesses and other organisations aiming to become more water-efficient in their processes and operations. Be Waterwise for Businesses and Organisations has been developed by Watercare as part of its commitment to help Auckland organisations use water more wisely.

The book is free and available online on www.watercare.co.nz and details the steps an organisation could take to become more water-efficient, from understanding its water use and identifying areas for improvement to implementing various initiatives as a programme.

It contains a comprehensive range of tips and best practices for different types of industries including offices, retail, manufacturing, food and beverage processing. It also features case studies, both local and international, of efficiency initiatives that organisations have adopted with great results.

“As Auckland’s water and wastewater services provider, we are perfectly positioned to help our customers understand how they use water and where they can see the benefits of becoming water-efficient, both environmental and financial. It is also an important part of the demand management plan – reducing wastage of water means the need for additional water sources and treatment infrastructure can be deferred,” says Chief Executive Raveen Jaduram.

While the best practices in water efficiency are different for each industry, the basic steps to become a waterwise organisation remain the same and are universally applicable. “The principles in the book can be implemented in any type of organisation, whether it is a small, office-based community centre or a large, process-heavy company. There’s more that Auckland businesses can do to become water-efficient, and we are happy to work with them through the process.” says Watercare Sustainability Manager Roseline Klein.

Be Waterwise for Businesses and Organisations is the latest resource introduced as part of the Be waterwise programme. In 2014, Watercare launched a similar guide for households, also available for free from the Watercare website.

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