While it’s often taken for granted, water is not an unlimited resource. As it stands, nearly two thirds of the world’s population experiences water scarcity at least one month out of the year. Conserving water should be at the top of everyone’s priority list, and businesses can benefit in many ways from saving water. From image to profit margins, saving water can benefit businesses in many ways. Here are some of the disadvantages of using too much water. 

Harms the Environment

As it stands, businesses use nearly 12% of the world’s water supply. This is partly because businesses use water inefficiently. This causes direct harm to the environment, depleting the drinkable water supply and putting stress on aquatic ecosystems. Every living organism plays an important role in the environment, and lack of water makes it difficult for many species to survive. This impacts humans through the food supply, water supply and even the air we breathe. 

Bad for the Economy

Businesses that use an excessive amount of water do waste a significant amount of money, but the money businesses spend using excess water is just the beginning of the economic impact. The more limited freshwater becomes, the more it costs. These rising costs don’t just drive up utility bills. Almost everything we use on a daily basis is made with the help of water, from the food on our table to the paper we print on. 

Social Impacts

Lack of access to potable water is becoming less and less of a faraway problem for people in the US. When businesses overuse water, it puts a strain on the water supply, which makes it more difficult to provide clean drinking water to everyone who needs it. Many communities around the world and even in the United States struggle to access water. By reducing water use, businesses can reduce their impact on the people who live in these communities. 

How to Conserve Water as a Business

Now that you know why you should conserve water, you may be wondering how. There are many strategies for using less water. Here are a few that your business can implement:

• Maintain water-consuming systems. Check for leaks and spikes in your utility bills that may indicate a problem with the system. This can have an added advantage of saving you the money on a future large bill for a repair or replacement.
• Install water-efficient technology. By replacing older equipment with equipment like aerated faucets, high-efficiency bathroom fixtures and pre-rinse spray valves, you can save money on water and reduce the amount of water you waste.
• Keep up with irrigation systems. Over time, sprinkler systems often begin to water areas that aren’t even green. Avoid this by having your system maintained regularly and pointed in the right direction. Also, set the times to morning or early evening to avoid the water evaporating right as it’s used. 

Making your business more sustainable by conserving water is a great way to reduce your impact on the environment and improve your bottom line. If you’re looking for products that will make your business more sustainable, give Pollock Orora a call at 972-263-2126 or reach out online.