AEM’s From Source to Solution: Advancing Water Stewardship in the Non-Road Sector Study study showcases how efficiency gains and water savings are connected across industries, and that they work to reinforce one another. Sectors are saving trillions of gallons of water annually through modern practices and technologies, and their progress demonstrates that North America can be a global leader on economic growth and environmental stewardship simultaneously.
North American equipment manufacturers are doing far more than just supplying equipment – they’re enabling some of the most advanced water stewardship practices in the world.
Highlights from From Source to Solution: Advancing Water Stewardship in the Non-Road Sector Study, which was produced in collaboration with AEM member company and global management consulting firm Kearney, include:
- Modern irrigation practices are saving the U.S. 9.7 trillion gallons of water annually.
- Innovations in concrete production have shown to reduce freshwater needs by up to 20% during new concrete production.
- Field-scale conservation practices are producing measurable improvements in water quality across multiple U.S. watersheds.
- Modern utility efficiencies are saving the U.S. and Canada nearly 4 trillion gallons of water annually -- avoiding withdrawals that would otherwise be needed to support today’s population.
- North American industrial water use has become more efficient over the last two decades, generating more economic value per unit of water.
From Source to Solution: Advancing Water Stewardship in the Non-Road Sector Study serves as a valuable resource for AEM, our members, and our industry peers, as we seek to grow our understanding of the current water landscape and support improved water use efficiencies. View the news release announcing the study.