Chronic water waste results in alarming increase in carbon emissions, research shows
The water systems within the world’s buildings and facilities are a major source of carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to the global climate crisis, according to a new white paper released by WINT Water Intelligence.
While the availability of clean water has been recognized as an urgent worldwide concern, carbon emissions associated with the production, treatment and distribution of clean water have often been overlooked. “The Carbon Impact of Water” details the immediate and long-term consequences of our current water infrastructure.