The Association of Equipment Manufacturers released a new study examining how technological advancements across the agriculture, construction and utility industries are enabling organizations to achieve significantly greater output while using substantially less water.
The report, titled From Source to Solution: Advancing Water Stewardship in the Non-Road Sector, showcases world-class water stewardship taking place across North America and highlights how equipment manufacturers are helping to save trillions of gallons of water annually through modern practices and technologies.
Produced in collaboration with AEM member company and global management consulting firm Kearney, the study reveals several key findings, including:
- Modern irrigation practices are saving the U.S. 9.7 trillion gallons of water annually
- Innovations in concrete production have reduced freshwater needs by up to 20% during new 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 increasingly efficient over the past two decades, generating more economic value per unit of water.
The report also outlines AEM’s goals to:
- Unite the equipment industry around a shared message on water management
- Inform the public about the progress being made
- Influence policymakers to advance favorable legislation supporting continued innovation in water stewardship
The full study is available to view and download at the AEM Insights page.
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