World Water Day 2023

World Water Day is an annual United Nations observance day that takes place on 22nd March. It was first designated in 1993. Every year, World Water Day focuses on a different theme related to water issues, with the goal of raising awareness about the importance of water and to promote sustainable water use practices around the world. The theme for World Water Day 2023 is “Water and Climate Change”.

On World Water Day we are reminded of the importance of preserving our planet’s most precious resource. Water is essential to life, and its scarcity is becoming an increasingly urgent issue around the globe, affecting more than 40% of the global population – a figure projected to worsen with climate change. According to the United Nations, 2.2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water. This represents around 30% of the world’s population.

In this context, new technology is emerging that could make significant contributions to saving water in industrial processes.

Dry Cooling Systems:

• These systems use air to cool industrial equipment, rather than water. They are particularly effective in areas with low humidity and high temperatures. Dry cooling systems can be up to 95% more water-efficient than traditional cooling systems.

Closed-loop Cooling Systems:

• These systems use water to cool equipment, but they recycle the same water repeatedly. They also use chemicals to inhibit the growth of bacteria and microorganisms, reducing the need for fresh water.

High-efficiency chillers:

• These chillers use advanced technology to cool water more efficiently, reducing the amount of water needed for cooling. They can also reduce energy consumption and lower operating costs.

Smart monitoring and control systems:

• These systems use sensors and analytics to monitor equipment and adjust cooling systems in real-time. They can optimise water and energy usage, reducing waste and improving efficiency.

In-line Deioniser and In-line UV Decontamination:

• Use of in-line deionisers remove minerals and impurities from water, reducing the risk of scale build up and corrosion within equipment. By reducing the need for equipment maintenance and enabling water reuse, inline deionisers can help to save water, and reduce overall water consumption.
• In-line UV decontamination can save water by reducing the need for water treatment and disinfection chemicals. This not only reduces the amount of chemicals used, but also eliminates the need for expensive and time-consuming processes to remove these chemicals from water prior to discharge.

All of these technologies can help to save water in industrial processes, while also improving efficiency and reducing costs. As water scarcity becomes an increasingly urgent issue around the globe, these innovations will play an increasingly important role in promoting sustainability and protecting our planet’s most precious resource.