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Much focus will rightfully have been placed in ensuring that the risk of legionnaires disease was minimised. This can be achieved through a robust water management programme. If an organisation does not have one in place, then now is the perfect time to not only implement one, but to find a solution that also improves efficiency and reduces carbon emissions.
Long Term Water Conservation
One often overlooked factor in the climate change conversation is water conservation. Less than 1% of the planet’s water is accessible fresh water that we can use, and 90% of that is held in the Antarctic ice sheet.
As a result of climate change, Sir James Bevan predicts that by 2050, the amount of water available could be reduced by 10-15%,4
, with some rivers seeing 50%-80% less water during
the summer months. We will be at higher risk of drought, rainfall will be less predictable, and many parts of the country will face significant water deficits.
With demand rising, efficient water usage will allow businesses and councils to minimise the amount of additional water being taken out of rivers and aquifers - protecting our water resources and wildlife. Facilities managers can leverage water flow technology that not only delivers significant water savings for buildings, but it is also cost efficient while improving the user experience of water utilities.
These solutions decrease the flow of water within any water system in order to
promote water savings in a pressure
independent way. Constant water flow remains with a small deviation of approximately 2% - automatically adjusting the flow to the desired requirements.
3 Future of Climate Impact
It’s almost inevitable that the UK’s energy emissions and water usage will rocket back to the way they were pre-pandemic, but those operating
within the facilities management space can
play a strong role in minimising their individual impact - and the introduction of low carbon heating and cooling technology and efficient water usage can go a long way to helping that.
If enough individual organisations choose to take these steps towards conserving water and energy, everyone can benefit from the latest technology and make a real difference to climate change.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-56657299 2
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https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/ file/972583/2020_Provisional_emissions_statistics_report.pdf
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https://www.clientearth.org/latest/latest-updates/stories/fossil-fuels-and-climate-change-the-facts 4
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https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/escaping-the-jaws-of-death-ensuring-enough- water-in-2050
The savings created don’t only drive down bills, but they actively contribute to company PCC reduction targets. With controlled flow, excessive water consumption can be effectively reduced, and can provide up to 30% of water savings during peak demand.
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