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📣 NEW REPORT: Water Stewardship: Current perspectives and approaches. This report, commissioned by BSI and in partnership with Water Foundry, looks at the barriers to the wider implementation of water stewardship and whether a new international standard could help to accelerate progress. Key questions guided the research: ➡ How are approaches to water stewardship defined, and what are the key challenges to reaching a consensus on one definition? ➡ What are the barriers and facilitators to understanding water stewardship approaches? ➡ What role could standards play? The findings highlighted both opportunities and challenges for a new water stewardship standard. A new standard could help embed meaningful engagement with water stewardship at the enterprise level and, if implemented sensitively and carefully, accelerate progress. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/gnmHAXzh #Water #WaterStewardship #BSIStandards 

This #WorldWaterDay, we are celebrating the innovation and solutions of American companies that are driving positive change in vulnerable basins around the United States. You can read some examples in our whitepaper, "From Ripples to Waves: The Value of Corporate Water Stewardship."

Ever wonder what it takes to deliver clean, safe drinking water straight to your tap? Our latest blog explores the intricate systems behind drinking water in the United States. Check here: https://lnkd.in/dPJUnwi8 It offers a closer look at: - Treatment plants that rigorously filter and disinfect water to meet strict EPA safety standards - The diverse water sources, from reservoirs to aquifers, that supply both rural and urban communities - Pressing infrastructure issues like aging pipes and underfunding, and the solutions underway - Sustainability efforts ensuring water quality and accessibility for future generations The US tap water industry is complex, but key players are leading innovations to build resilience! Curious to learn more? Take a few minutes to check out the full blog for an enlightening look at the vital infrastructure that delivers this precious resource right to our homes. Do you see room for improvement in how we perceive, manage or invest in our drinking water systems? Let's exchange perspectives on this overlooked aspect in the comments section below! . . . JM Eagle McWane Ductile Mueller Water Products Saint-Gobain #waterpipe #buildingandconstruction #constructionmaterials #waterquality #safewater #drinkingwater #marketanalysis #inkwoodresearch

WAVE has taken off. Catch up with latest WAVE news and participants on this webinar and learn how they've benefited from the program. And, more importantly, what WAVE can do for your organization!

New from Uptime and REACH | Water Security: Reducing uncertainty in corporate water impact - The role of Results-Based Contracting for drinking water supply: https://lnkd.in/exXqQHHU

#Friday Auqa Insights 🌊 Here’s a brief roundup of policy changes and regulatory updates in New Jersey's wastewater management sector. 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: The EPA has initiated new rule makings under Preliminary Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15, focusing on reducing contaminants like PFAS and nutrients from certain industries. This step is part of ongoing efforts to enhance water quality and reduce wastewater pollution. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐬: New Jersey has updated its Stormwater Management Rules, mandating the inclusion of green infrastructure in major development projects. This policy aims to improve stormwater runoff management and bolster water quality across the state. 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Through the Water Quality Management Planning (WQMP) program, New Jersey continues to prioritize sustainable water resource management, aligning with the Clean Water Act's standards to ensure future development considers water quality and quantity protection. #wastewater #wastewatertreatment #waternews #aquainsights

Week in Review: Enhancing Industrial Water Efficiency In this past week, we've ventured deep into the realm of industrial water efficiency. Here's a brief overview of our journey: Day 15: We emphasized the pivotal role of awareness in industrial water conservation. Raising awareness among stakeholders, including industries, policymakers, and water authorities, is the first step towards effective water management. Day 16: We delved into the importance of accountability in water conservation within industries. Senior management commitment, leadership, and the development of clear water conservation policies were highlighted as essential elements in achieving sustainable water conservation. Day 17: We discussed data collection as the foundation for implementing the 3-R (Reduce, Recycle, Reuse) principle in industrial water management. We also touched upon the challenges related to collecting accurate data and how active discussions contribute significantly to increasing awareness. Day 18: We explored the power of data-driven decisions in industrial water management, emphasizing that water is not a fixed cost but a variable one. Collecting data related to water usage and costs allows for the development of a water balance, enabling more effective conservation strategies. Day 19: We provided a real-world example of how discussions about water balances can save money, prevent potential disasters, and raise awareness within companies. Addressing water balance discrepancies led to significant water savings and financial benefits. Day 20: We introduced a practical measure to reduce freshwater usage in industries employing seal pumps. The control of seal water through control valves and flow meters can significantly minimize water consumption, ultimately saving costs and conserving valuable drinking water. Throughout this week, we've seen how awareness, accountability, data collection, and efficient water management practices can contribute to sustainable industrial water usage. It's been an enlightening journey, and we look forward to continuing our exploration of responsible water stewardship in the days to come. 💧🏭 #IndustrialWaterEfficiency #WeekInReview #WaterConservation

Sustainability in action includes practicing good water stewardship.

California adopts direct potable reuse California’s State Water Resources Control Board is the second state in the U.S. to approve regulations for direct potable reuse, immediately treating wastewater for use in drinking water systems. California’s State Water Resources Control Board voted to adopt new regulations for direct potable reuse, according to an article in WaterWorld. The regulations were approved on Tuesday, Dec. 19 in a board meeting, where the State Water Resources Control Board voted unanimously to adopt the regulations. “On top of helping us build drought-resilient water supplies, direct potable reuse offers energy savings and environmental benefits,” said E. Joaquin Esquivel, chair of the State Water Board, in a press release. “And most importantly, these regulations ensure that the water produced is not only safe, but purer than many drinking water sources we now rely on.” Indirect potable reuse, where treated wastewater is further treated through long-term underground storage or dilution, is already used in many California water systems’ projects. Indirect potable reuse is employed in projects like Regional San EchoWater, Pure Water Oceanside and more. Direct potable reuse, where wastewater is treated to drinking water standards in as little as a few hours, will now be possible for other California water system projects. California is only the second U.S. state to allow purified wastewater to be returned directly to a drinking water system. The first state was Colorado, which had approved direct potable reuse regulations in January 2023.

Does your business know its water hotspots and dependencies? Has it adopted ambitious water stewardship strategies to mitigate risk and build resilience? Tetra Pak partnered with Quantis to first understand its water footprint and related risks before formulating a comprehensive water strategy with targeted actions and KPIs. Find out more about how this project helped Tetra Pak map and make progress on its water stewardship journey below! Read the full case study >> https://lnkd.in/eq7-mNWm #waterstewardship #watermanagement #water