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Industrial Manufacturing
Manufacturing companies, from food and beverage to metal fabrication, face increasing pressure from regulators, investors, and customers to respond to the growing emphasis on sustainability and circular economies. Firms are deploying various strategies, from advanced treatment systems to optimization and resource recovery solutions to maintain production cadences while mitigating the environmental constraints of production sites, and avoiding reputational risks.
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What business models are manufacturing companies employing to address water risk?
How will new wastewater treatment regulations impact industrial market opportunities?
Which industries offer the most opportunities for water solutions providers in the U.S. and Europe?
How are specific industries leveraging water reuse strategies?
Industrial Manufacturing Data
80%-90%
of chemical water use is for cooling water
4-6 liters of water
are required to produce one liter of beer
2-13 liters of water
are required to produce one sheet of paper
3-15 liters of water
are required per gram of active pharmaceutical ingredient produced
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