Advice

There are many ways to save water that do not cost much money. Simple solutions involve:

• Identifying and fixing wastage and leaks;
• Investigating rates of flow and volumes of water used. Often too much water is applied, wasting both water and chemicals;
• Installing sensors and cut-off controls for pumps where possible;
• Installing counter-current rinse systems, which involve cleaning materials in a series of tanks with progressively cleaner water;
• Reusing water in cleaning or cooling operations such as in floor washing, container cleaning, and counter-current rinse systems;
• Using dry-cleanup methods where possible;
• Looking into the possibility of water treatment systems to recover lost raw materials and treat water for additional reuse; and
• Educating staff around the site to use water more wisely.