According to The Water Project, 783 million people lack access to clean, safe water.
To put that number in perspective: one in nine people worldwide lack sufficient access to a clean water source.
Water scarcity in the United States may not be as severe as in some other nations, but that doesn’t mean that the increasing demand for potable water has left the country untouched.
To conserve water supplies and enhance water usage efficiency, many governments, organizations, and non-profits are joining forces to implement clean water initiatives, educate the public about water conservation, and enforce regulations on water usage by industrial processes.
Chemical manufacturers have teamed up with industrial plants and facilities to provide alternative solutions to the global water crisis, and they may not be what you’d expect.
These products also improve water clarity and aid in reducing or eliminating sludge contaminants.
The use of these chemicals in treatment plants makes for a more thorough and efficient wastewater treatment process, allowing industrial buildings to decrease their environmental footprint.
Expanding Global Wastewater Treatment Any opportunity to reuse or recycle water helps with water shortages, especially where wastewater is concerned.
This stands in stark contrast to figures from other areas.
Upper-middle income countries only treated 38% of their wastewater, and low-income nations treat just 8% of wastewater.