Water Audit Methodology

The audit begins with a clear definition of objectives, system boundaries, and compliance requirements.

This includes:

• Understanding process and utility water requirements

• Identifying freshwater intake, reuse, and discharge points

• Defining audit scope (process, utilities, domestic, gardening)

• Alignment with statutory and sustainability goals

Outcome:
A documented audit scope with defined water performance objectives.

Water usage is benchmarked against:

• Industry best practices

• Applicable regulatory norms

• Specific water consumption targets

Benchmarking covers:

• Freshwater consumption per unit output

• Reuse and recycle ratios

• Effluent generation and discharge norms

Outcome:
Quantified gaps and prioritised opportunities for improvement.

We deliver clear, regulator-ready documentation.

Deliverables include:

• Detailed water audit report

• Executive summary for management

• Water balance diagrams and calculations

• Compliance support documentation

AI-assisted reporting tools improve clarity and turnaround time, with full engineering review and accountability.

Outcome:
Reports that support approvals and implementation.

Detailed on-site assessments are conducted to capture actual water flows and operating practices.

Activities include:

• Inspection of intake, storage, distribution, and discharge systems

• Measurement of flow rates and consumption patterns

• Review of operating practices and housekeeping

• Verification of meters, logs, and drawings

Outcome:
Reliable, ground-truth water consumption and discharge data.

Based on analysis, Water Conservation Measures (WCMs) are identified.

Typical measures include:

• Process optimisation and control improvements

• Leak detection and housekeeping improvements

• Reuse and recycle enhancement

• Segregation of streams for targeted treatment

Each measure is evaluated for:

• Water savings potential

• CAPEX and OPEX impact

• Implementation feasibility and risk

Outcome:
A structured, actionable list of water-saving opportunities.

Where required, we support implementation and performance verification.

Support includes:

• Technical clarifications during execution

• Post-implementation water balance review

• Fine-tuning of operational practices

Outcome:
Sustained water efficiency and compliance.

Collected data is structured into system-wise and plant-level water balances.

This stage includes:

• Preparation of detailed water balance diagrams

• Validation of data against production and operating hours

• Identification of losses, leaks, and inefficiencies

AI-assisted analytical tools may be used to:

• Detect abnormal consumption patterns

• Identify data inconsistencies

• Compare multiple operating scenarios efficiently

Outcome:
Clear visibility into water inflows, usage, reuse, and discharge.

Recommended measures undergo detailed techno-economic evaluation.

This includes:

• Water and cost savings estimation

• Payback and lifecycle cost analysis

• Sensitivity analysis for load and seasonal variation

• Alignment with regulatory and operational constraints

AI-assisted scenario modelling may be used for faster comparison; final recommendations are engineer-validated.

Outcome:
Decision-ready conservation strategies.