motives
Water is the most important resource of life and an indispensable foundation for the functioning of ecosystems and human well-being.
Although water is globally sufficient available, it isn’t always there, where it’s needed. This creates a regional risk of water overuse, which can lower groundwater levels and dry entire lakes and rivers. The annual rainfall is then no longer sufficient to replenish the water resources and leads to water shortages. According to OECD projections, by 2050, 40% of the world's population will live in areas of water scarcity.
However, how much water is used does not depend significantly on private water consumption. The greatest need for water is indirectly determined by the production of food. 70% of global water consumption is attributed to agricultural production. Climate change and population growth will further increase the pressure on food needs and consequently water resources.
vision
Decentralised water recycling systems offer the option of treating waste water in a way that it will be hygienically acceptable for it's use as irrigation water. Regionally it can be used in the food production and secure the future food supply. The natural water resources can thus be conserved and in the future be available for the functionality of the ecosystems and human health.