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Water Audit Council (WAC) releases WAC Manual: A guide for Auditors, Water Managers and ULBs for assessing Water Usage in buildings
New Delhi [India], May 23: Water has long been the cornerstone of civilizations, shaping our landscapes, sustaining our communities, and fueling our industries. As the world evolves, so do the challenges around water management and conservation. There is an immense strain on water requirements in the urban sector. Water scarcity can raise the cost of raw materials, disrupting supply chains and sanitation [...]
New Delhi [India], May 23: Water has long been the cornerstone of civilizations, shaping our landscapes, sustaining our communities, and fueling our industries. As the world evolves, so do the challenges around water management and conservation.
There is an immense strain on water requirements in the urban sector. Water scarcity can raise the cost of raw materials, disrupting supply chains and sanitation systems. World Bank estimates that the water crisis could slow GDP by 6 percent in some countries by 2050 (UNICEF 2022). This challenge of water sustainability has been recognized at both international and national levels. Out of 17 Goals of SDG (Sustainable Development Goals), 11 are connected to water.
The government of India in October 2023 introduced the Green Credit System, as per which water conservation, recycling, and reuse of water and wastewater are the constituents of earning Green credits. SEBI Circular July 2023 indicates mandatory provisions for measuring water footprint, water consumption intensity, water discharge, and treatment levels. All these point towards a renewed focus on looking at water management in buildings.
