We all know that poor wastewater management is not great in any given business environment.
We use water in many different ways and after use it is discarded and somehow finds its way to a water treatment plant and eventually back into our homes and businesses.
However, what if this is not always the case and water is either partially treated or completely untreated?
You might be wondering how this could harm your business so let’s dig deeper into the issue.
Employee health
It’s not a stretch of the imagination to see that unsafe water can be detrimental to health. Access to clean water is essential for promoting good immune systems and keeping people away from sickness.
Employees are the main driving force of any business and regardless of your industry, this will have an impact on your business.
If employees are living in an area where their access to clean water is tainted with unsanitary water, it could lead to a large portion of sick days, missing work because of children falling ill or, in a severe case, it could even lead to the employee being hospitalised and not being able to work.
Take this lesson and multiply the number of employees affected by this poor wastewater management and a scary picture starts to develop.
The loss of working days and workforce has a direct correlation to the earning potential of your business and could lead to some significant monetary losses.
Industry implications
If your business requires access to sanitary water then the need to take action against poor water management is even greater.
Big industries need access to water to function, such as agriculture, food and drink, construction, health, energy, and pharmaceuticals.
These pivotal industries in our modern-day society are at constant risk and cannot function properly without access to clean water.
Imagine crops grown with dirty water or the hospital not having access to clean water.
The result is a devastating amount of illness and disease that will lead to economic losses of unimaginable proportions. Not to mention the potential loss of life that accompanies this.
Wrapping it up
You might be thinking, well my business is in the clear because we are not one of those industries. This is where you are wrong.
Regardless of the business environment that you might find yourself in, there is a tangible risk posed by unsanitary water.
We use water daily for a multitude of purposes in business. Whether it’s for the simple reason of just drinking or using the loo, or for a complex industrial or pharmaceutical usage.
If wastewater management is poor and not given the proper attention it deserves, you could be facing some dire consequences and maybe even facing the harsh reality of closing up for good.
So take the time to do the right thing, get involved and ensure that the water you use is clean and safe for not only your business, but for the customers you serve too.
Hernaldo Turrillo is a writer and author specialised in innovation, AI, DLT, SMEs, trading, investing and new trends in technology and business. He has been working for ztudium group since 2017. He is the editor of openbusinesscouncil.org, tradersdna.com, hedgethink.com, and writes regularly for intelligenthq.com, socialmediacouncil.eu. Hernaldo was born in Spain and finally settled in London, United Kingdom, after a few years of personal growth. Hernaldo finished his Journalism bachelor degree in the University of Seville, Spain, and began working as reporter in the newspaper, Europa Sur, writing about Politics and Society. He also worked as community manager and marketing advisor in Los Barrios, Spain. Innovation, technology, politics and economy are his main interests, with special focus on new trends and ethical projects. He enjoys finding himself getting lost in words, explaining what he understands from the world and helping others. Besides a journalist, he is also a thinker and proactive in digital transformation strategies. Knowledge and ideas have no limits.