As population increases, the demand for clean, fresh water will also rise, making existing supplies a very precious resource in Illinois and other parts of the US. ISTC seeks to help businesses, industries, communities, and the general public with water conservation measures such as:
- Using water more efficiently
- Reuse of water
- Finding new ways to keep our water resources as clean as possible
ISTC has set a goal of conserving one billion gallons of water in Illinois. It is funding projects and conducting its own research along with other scientists, industry and other experts that will be looking for:
- Improved treatment of wastewater
- Reuse of process water in factories
- Novel recycling methods
- Other significant water-saving measures
To date, there have been three case studies published as a result of these efforts. They are:
- Carus Water Conservation Case Study
- Acoustic Monitoring Case Study
- University Water Conservation Program Case Study
For more information, visit the One Billion Gallon Water Challenge web site.