Description

Water footprint is an indicator that measures the total volume of fresh water to be used for any service or producing goods. It is the assessment of water consumed and polluted in all the stages of its production. A business’s water footprint is a measurement of the total water consumed to produce the goods and services it provides. It is a combination of the water that goes into the production and manufacturing of a product or service and the water used throughout the supply chain, as well as during the use of the product. The objectives of water footprint are: To identify the water consumption design strategies aimed at a better management of the water used to prioritize reduction actions using water efficient techniques