Industry
According to the CEO Water Mandate, effective management of industry practices helps companies manage water-related business risks and promotes a more sustainable freshwater environment. This form of stewardship provides benefits such as reduced costs of operation and enhanced public view. Resources available in this sub-theme include guidance on sustainable sourcing for supply chains, tools for system optimization, and other resources regarding water use in industry.
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Industry Resources
Reviving the Oceans Economy: The Case for Action, 2015
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July 16, 2021Reviving the Oceans Economy: The Case for Action, 2015 brings into focus the economic value our oceans represent for this planet, as the future of humanity depends on their healthy living conditions. While figures in the report are a vast underestimation, the economic assets at risk accurately...Read more
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GlobalIndustrial Water Use
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July 21, 2021Industrial withdrawals provide water for such purposes as fabricating, processing, washing, diluting, cooling, or transporting a product; incorporating water into a product; or for sanitation needs within the manufacturing facility. Some industries that use large amounts of water produce such...Read more
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United StatesLivestock Water Use
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July 21, 2021Livestock water use is water associated with livestock watering, feedlots, dairy operations, and other on-farm needs. Livestock includes dairy cows and heifers, beef cattle and calves, sheep and lambs, goats, hogs and pigs, horses, and poultry. Other livestock water uses include cooling of...Read more
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United StatesPublic Supply Water Use
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July 21, 2021Public supply refers to water withdrawn by public and private water suppliers that provide water to at least 25 people or have a minimum of 15 connections. Public-supply water is delivered to users for domestic, commercial, and industrial purposes. Part of the total is used for public services,...Read more
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United StatesMining Water Use
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July 21, 2021Mining water use is water used for the extraction of minerals that may be in the form of solids, such as coal, iron, sand, and gravel; liquids, such as crude petroleum; and gases, such as natural gas. The category includes quarrying, milling of mined materials, injection of water for secondary oil...Read more
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United StatesThermoelectric Power Water Use
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July 21, 2021This web page provides an overview of USGS's research about thermoelectric power. It includes related research and a collection of data and tools. Water for thermoelectric power is used in the process of generating electricity with steam-driven turbine generators. Since 2000, thermoelectric-...Read more
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United StatesUtility prioritizes pipe replacement projects and reduces planning time by 75% using advanced risk analytics
Raleigh Water takes a proactive approach to addressing pipeline risk by partnering with Xylem to conduct probability of failure analysis of entire network.Read more
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