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Mine Water Footprint as a Primary Tool for Water Stewardship
Author(s):
David Hoekstra, Stephen Northey, Maureen Upton, Patrick Williamson
Date:
Monday, October 24, 2016
First presented:
Industrial Water Use and Reuse Workshop - Strategies for Sustainable Water Management for Mining
Media:
Type:
Presentation
Category:
Water Management
Environmental/Social
Freshwater scarcity is a growing problem globally. Addressing the challenges of water scarcity and changing distributions of water use requires the ability to measure water performance across a range of industries, including mining. Water footprinting represents a standardized method for doing this. Developing a mine site water footprint requires a detailed understanding of the site's water balance, which can vary significantly based upon local hydrology, site processes and infrastructure, and on-site water management decisions.