Water treatment, purification and distribution use a significant amount of energy, and the sector has traditionally relied on power that is generated using fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas
Tech Talk podcast: The four-minute decarbonising water explainer
Strategies to decarbonise the water industry
Water is an essential resource, and water infrastructure is a fundamental component of prosperous, healthy economies. However, like all infrastructure sectors, the water industry has a responsibility to reduce its impact on climate change.
This Tech Talk explores strategies to decarbonise the water sector, and how engineers can play their part.
Learning outcomes
After listening to this podcast, you will:
- Understand the drinking water treatment process
- Have knowledge of chemicals used in the treatment process
- Understand what low-carbon alternatives are available
- Know about some new treatment technologies
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Linking our work back to the UN SDGs is a core part of the ICE’s plan and mission. This content ties in with the following SDGs:
- SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation
- SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- SDG 13: Climate action
- SDG 14: Life below water
