Timing of water use and length of water storage

Unit

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: Time (days, months)

Indicator

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: Water consumption and withdrawal

Metric type

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: Pressure

Framework alignment notes

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ISO 14046 - temporal aspects of water use, including, if relevant, timing of water use and length of water storage

Target example
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[Company name] will record the timing of water usage and length of water storage.

Target source: WBCSD target template

Metric assessment

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Relevance: Low

Feasibility: High

Additional Metric Notes
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ACT-D stage
Assess

Maturity stage
Developing

Metric Contribution to Action
Monitoring when water is used and stored allows for optimizing consumption during low-demand periods to reduce pressure on resources.

Observations, Successes and Challenges

  • Helps assess when and how long water is used or stored, which is critical for managing seasonal water availability and ensuring sustainability.
  • Water storage and usage timing vary widely between sectors, making it challenging to establish uniform benchmarks.
  • While the metric measures water quantity and timing, it does not provide insights into the quality of stored or used water, which is crucial for assessing environmental impact.
  • Capturing the exact timing and duration of water use/storage may require advanced monitoring systems, increasing costs and effort.

Related actions

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Reduce water use and wastage, particularly in water-stressed areas

Reduce water use and wastage, particularly in water-stressed areas

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