Water Reduction in Wisconsin
At Pentair’s Bishop Woods site in Brookfield, Wisconsin, we conduct performance testing on a wide range of water filtration systems and components. Many of the tests require specific water chemistries to comply with third-party certification standards. In 2023, we adopted new ways we could conserve water, without compromising the integrity of the tests. This included creating and implementing a closed-loop system for select types of product testing, which allows for a reduction in water usage.
Additionally, in our mechanical lab, we completed a project that now allows us to utilize the concentrate from our laboratory RO system for all mechanical lab testing. Lastly, we increased water efficiency in the mechanical lab by precisely monitoring and controlling water temperature for testing. These water conservation projects enabled the site to reduce water usage by approximately 22 percent in 2023 from the 2022 level.
We look forward to continuing and improving upon these dedicated efforts to conserve and reduce water usage across the organization as we help the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource.