Water is essential to human health, agriculture, energy production, industry, and the integrity of the ecosystem, as well as the economic health of communities and countries. One would surmise that we would take better care of it, but until recently most individuals did not even give water a thought and treated it as though it were a limitless resource.
It is only recently that we have begun understanding the term “water footprint†– the amount of water that is used in various sectors to bring us virtually everything we use. The output from the agriculture, forestry, mining, energy resource extraction, manufacturing, electric power production, and public water supply sectors creates a ripple effect throughout the world.
As demand for more drinking water and water required for economic purposes grows, it is necessary to focus on developing and improving efficient and sustainable resource use. Due to climate change, a burgeoning global population, reduction in recharge areas due to overdevelopment, and various other reasons, what were once abundant supplies of fresh water can no longer be taken for granted.
Water stewardship is about not only understanding the challenges and repercussions from water scarcity and waste, but also about taking action towards developing a sustainable management of this precious shared resource.
Concern about water in the private sector is rising rapidly and individuals and companies globally are recognising the need to save and protect our resources so that there is sufficient drinking water for all as well as for other uses. Good water stewardship is one way a company can ensure that they balance their own water use with the water needs of communities and nature.
Good water stewardship includes:
- Not competing for a higher quality source than required for reasonable use;
- Viewing one’s water supply needs as a circular system;
- Constructing, operating, and maintaining one’s water supply system with care
- Developing a responsible use of water;
- Searching for ways to improve and reduce waste without affecting system efficiency or profitability;
- Taking Action
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