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WATER AUDIT-Module 5

A water audit is a comprehensive evaluation of water usage within an entity, identifying wastage, leakages, and areas for consumption reduction. It involves both preliminary and detailed assessments, leading to recommendations for improving efficiency and treatment practices. The final report includes water consumption patterns, conservation opportunities, and implementation methods for water-saving measures.

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WATER AUDIT-Module 5

A water audit is a comprehensive evaluation of water usage within an entity, identifying wastage, leakages, and areas for consumption reduction. It involves both preliminary and detailed assessments, leading to recommendations for improving efficiency and treatment practices. The final report includes water consumption patterns, conservation opportunities, and implementation methods for water-saving measures.

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WATER AUDIT:

A water audit is a study of the water use of an entity. It starts at the point

where water enters the premises and goes up to the point where the waste

water is discharged, critically examining all aspects of use. The audit

establishes the quantity/volume of water being used, wastage if any,

leakages existing, excess use etc., and identifies areas where consumption

can be reduced. It critically examines existing treatment systems and

practices and recommends changes to improve efficiency and reduce usage.

Based on this detailed study and observations, an audit gives

recommendations on how to reduce wastage as well as consumption of

water, improvements in treatment practices and methods along with cost

benefit analyses. It also recommends the setting up of a system to maintain

a record of the amount of water entering a system and to keep track of how

this water is distributed and used.

Water audit is a systematic process of objectively obtaining a water balance

by measuring flow of water from the site of water withdrawal or treatment,

through the distribution system, and into areas where it is used and finally

discharged. Conducting a water audit involves calculating water balance,

water use and identifying ways for saving water.

1) PRELIMINARY WATER AUDIT:


Water audit involves preliminary water survey and detailed water audit.

Preliminary water survey is conducted to collect background information

regarding plant activities, water consumption and water discharge pattern

and water billing, rates and water cess.

2) DETAILED WATER AUDIT:

After the analysis of the secondary data collected from the industry, detailed

water audit is conducted, involving the following steps:

 On-site discussion with facility manager and personnel


 Water system analysis
 Quantification of baseline water map
 Monitoring and measurements using pressure and flow meters and
various other devices
 Quantification of inefficiencies and leaks
 Quantification of water quality loads and discharges
 Quantification of variability in flows and quality parameters
 Strategies for water treatment and reuse or direct use

A detailed water balance is finally developed. Water quality requirement at

various user areas is mapped, which helps in developing ‘recycle’ and ‘reuse’

opportunities.

DETAILED WATER AUDIT REPORT:

The detailed water audit report shall contain the following:

 Water consumption and wastewater generation pattern


 Specific water use and conservation
 Complete water balance of the facility
 Water saving opportunities
 Method of implementing the proposals
 Full description and figures
 Investment required

WATER CONSERVATION IN INDUSTRIES:

Industries can undertake following measures for water conservation:

 Modernization of industrial process to reduce water consumption


 Recycling water with a re-circulating cooling system
 Setting up of norms for water budgeting
 Ozonation cooling water approach which can result in fivefold
reduction in blow down when compared to traditional chemical
treatment
 Reduction in reuse of de-ionized water by eliminating some plenum
flushes, converting from a continuous flow to an intermittent flow
system and improving control on the use
 Use of wastewater for gardening
 Proper processing of effluents to adhere to the norms of disposal.

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