Everyone knows that water is one of the most precious resources our planet has, yet most people don’t understand just how prevalent it is in the creation of the items we use on a daily basis. From the food industry to manufacturing, water systems are a critical aspect of maintaining a high standard of living. The following guide looks at some of the products that rely on it the most.

Industries That Require Water System Treatment

1. Textiles & Garments

Creating textiles such as cloth or woven fabrics requires a high level of water because of the volume consumed during the manufacturing process. It is an essential part of dying, printing, and finishing materials. In fact, it’s estimated that a single pair of jeans requires about 2,866 gallons of water to create.

2. Farming

Because plants require water to thrive, it’s no surprise that fruit and vegetable farming requires a large amount of the resource to maintain its productivity. However, certain crops such as wheat, corn, rice, and cotton have a bigger impact because they need more to grow. Rice, for example, requires 800 to 1,300 gallons of water to produce two pounds of product. However, advances in technology are lessening the impact. Water is also often involved in the shipping of these products.

3. Pharmaceutical

The pharmaceutical industry utilizes water systems throughout the drug manufacturing process—from being an ingredient in its products to serving as a processing solvent to cleaning off equipment. It’s also one of the industries that relies on heavily purified water to ensure no contaminants alter the effectiveness of their products.

 

If you are involved in one of these industries, reach out to the experts at Western Environmental Management in Carlsbad, NM, for water analysis and water treatment. For more than 30 years, they’ve supplied local owners with everything from boilers to coolers to reverse osmosis systems, using cutting-edge technology to help them create a better product. Learn more about their capabilities by visiting them online. Call (575) 885-5709 with questions.