WATER EFFICIENCY

Earth Systems recognises an urgent need to use water more efficiently and wisely to protect finite water resources for the benefit of the environment and future generations. In response to an increasing demand for water efficiency capabilities by industry, government, water regulators and suppliers, Earth Systems has developed a range of expertise, based on specialist knowledge and experience in the water resource sector.

Services provided:

Water use assessments and audits.
Identification and cost-benefit analysis of water use efficiency initiatives.
Provision of technical advice regarding water use, re-use, recycling and water saving technologies.
Development of water use metrics and benchmarks.
Assessment of water quality for water re-use.
Water management and treatment for re-use.
Water life cycle assessment.
Water efficiency research and education.
Integrated, water, waste and energy eco-efficiency audits.

Experience:

Conduct of a Government funded study on water use and water metrics aimed at improving water efficiency.
Worldwide benchmarking of site operation water use and other environmental indicators for an international mining group.
Conduct of a study identifying the connection between energy consumption, water supply and treatment in Victoria, Australia.
Research into water quality and management in conjunction with tertiary institutions and presentation of a university Water Management course.
Assessment, update and revision of a large international group's worldwide Environmental Code of Practice and Guidelines including their water use and recycling operations.
Development of treatment strategies and advice for drinking water, process water, stormwater, groundwater and wastewater issues for a major water corporation.
Development of a Tumen River Atlas for the United Nations, which involved the collation and presentation of information relating to environmental impacts on the Tumen River basin.
Preparation of water management and monitoring plans for various sites.