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Dealing with changing water demands

In July 2020, the Met Office reported that most UK water companies have seen an increase in average water consumption during lockdown, especially those operating in suburban areas.

03/02/2021 15:43:38

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It’s clear that COVID-19 measures around the world have resulted in societal changes that are directly impacting when and how much water people are consuming.

So, how do water companies prepare for an
unexpected surge or drop in demand? Here, Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East Marketing Manager at WEG, explores three equipment upgrades that water companies can make, which will increase their agility and efficiency.

The United
Nations World Water Development Report 2020 states that global water usage has increased by a factor of six over the past 100 years. Climate change is undoubtedly a longstanding consideration for water management, but
low rainfall, high population density and intensive agricultural or industrial activity may also result in sustainability issues – without throwing a global pandemic into the mix.

Faced with these challenges and ageing infrastructure, the European
water industry is focusing on rejuvenating its existing assets, building resilient systems, and improving operational and energy efficiency. So where should a water company start in implementing system upgrades?

Read the full article in the February issue of DPA.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.