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By 2030, it is estimated that global water supply will only be able to meet 60% of human needs.*
In light of this, health-care systems face the challenge of reducing water consumption while enhancing patient outcomes, minimizing costs, and maintaining the required water supply needed for times of crisis or disaster.
There are a number of initiatives that help to reduce water consumption, including water audits, water reduction through heat recovery and reduced cooling tower use, repairing condensate return lines, metering and reporting.
*Source: Practice Greenhealth
Goals and impact
- Minimize water consumption to reduce costs and environmental impacts, helping to ensure the health and wellness of our living environments.
- Support the many different departments that have a role to play in reducing water consumption across the health system.
- Encourage others to think about their role related to water and how they can contribute to this important Focus Area.
Decrease the amount of water used per floor area in owned buildings from 2010 levels (% change of m3/m2/year)
23%
2025
25%
2030
Decrease the amount of water used per floor area in owned buildings from 2010 levels (% change of m3/m2/year)
10%
2025
20%
2030
Decrease the amount of water used per floor area in owned buildings from 2010 levels (% change of m3/m2/year)
25%
2025
30%
2030
Decrease the amount of water used per floor area in owned buildings from 2010 levels (% change of m3/m2/year)
20%
2025
30%
2030
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Facilitation and Support
Sonja Janousek
Regional EnvironmentalSustainability Manager
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Water-saving opportunities in health-care facilities
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