Water Wise Tips for Industrial Business - Linbro Park
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What is the role of industrial business during these times of drought? How can people within the business or commercial sector help in ensuring that water is saved and pipes remain intact? How do business owners avoid, prevent and help to ensure that South Africa gets through this crisis?
Towards the end of last year, a burst water pipe in the Linbro Park area resulted in residents being left with no water for roughly 4 hours according to a local community newspaper The Sandton Chronicle.
Recent research conducted from November 2015 has sighted that South Africa hasn’t experienced a drought of such severity since 1982 which has resulted in farmers losing livestock in return struggling to maintain their livelihoods.
This information refers directly to the Highveld areas of the country, however, the Western Cape has been hit way harder and many believe that it could be the worst drought in over 100 years with the city of Cape Town nearing day zero. What are the responsibilities of industrial business during these times and what dent will industrial parks and businesses have on the water crisis if they save water? The implications are monumental and industries are starting to come to the party. Here are 5 water saving tips to get your business started.
Education is key:
Although many parts of South Africa are still experiencing a drought many people within the general public in certain areas are still unaware of the relentlessness of the situation. Companies within the industrial sector have a duty to educate their employees and this in return will result in the said companies being rewarded with the knowledge that they are saving both water and money. Encourage employees to spearhead water saving endeavors and reward them for taking the initiative. Take it a step further and introduce this vital strategy as apart from regular routines and performance monitoring.
Implement regular water saving inspections:
Imagine if the burst pipe in the Linbro Park area was maintained and there were regular inspections? Maybe residents wouldn’t have been left stranded with no water for 4 hours. Due to industry using high volumes of water they also have a responsibility where maintenance and monitoring of facilities are optimal. This could include but is not limited to rigorous and up to date checks on all pipes and hoses as well as finding multiple uses for the same water. Recent findings have shown restaurants and hotels are changing their menus and using water not just to boil certain foods but also to water their gardens utilising the same water for two functions.
Water saving devices:
There are many contraptions, devices, and equipment on the market which are great for saving water, some of these include a water savings Aerator which was invented to reduce water flow out of taps. Another technique is to exchange taps from high capacity to high pressure which will result in a lower flow of water when using taps. Do the research as changing certain equipment could grossly help in saving water and money.
Know how much water you are using:
Monitor your water usage on a continuous basis you will never know how much water you are wasting if you aren’t aware of how much you are using. This can be done on a weekly, monthly or bi-monthly basis. This is a great step to reduce your consumption.
Water isn’t always necessary when cleaning:
Many businesses within the industrial sector in South Africa use vast amounts of water when cleaning. However, in many examples, this isn’t necessary as there are other mechanisms which are equally as effective such as using a mop or wiping surfaces with damp rags or cloth
If you have any property related questions and queries and would like to know more about what industrial properties are available in Linbro Park, don’t hesitate to contact API Property Group today. An expert in the industrial property market is waiting to help you in any way possible. For more information on Linbro Park also visit their area profile.
Author: API Property Group
