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Get in touch with us to find out how our water services can help you achieve the highest standards of water availability and safety.
Common challenges in water
Rising water costs
The cost of water and wastewater treatment is increasing due to factors such as rising energy prices, infrastructure upgrades, and regulatory compliance.
Water scarcity
Water resources are becoming scarce due to population growth, climate change, and pollution. This can lead to supply shortages and rising competition for water.
Regulatory compliance
Businesses must comply with complex regulations on water quality, wastewater discharge, and environmental impact to avoid penalties and reputational damage.
Environmental impact
The use and misuse of water can have significant environmental consequences, including water pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change.
Public perception
As public perception becomes more important, companies need to be seen as responsible stewards of water to enjoy better brand reputation and customer loyalty.
What our water services include
Water Resources and Supply
We provide independent verification and certification of water resource management plans and strategies, ensuring sustainable and effective management. Our services include assessing water resource availability and quality, conducting risk assessments, and supporting sustainability certifications.
For water supply and distribution, we inspect and test water treatment plants, assess non-revenue water (NRW), and perform leak detection to enhance efficiency and minimize losses.
Our water quality monitoring and testing services include laboratory and field testing of water quality parameters, verifying monitoring programs, and water risk assessments to address issues like scarcity and pollution.
For water supply and distribution, we inspect and test water treatment plants, assess non-revenue water (NRW), and perform leak detection to enhance efficiency and minimize losses.
Our water quality monitoring and testing services include laboratory and field testing of water quality parameters, verifying monitoring programs, and water risk assessments to address issues like scarcity and pollution.
Wastewater Management
We assess wastewater treatment plants to ensure they meet regulatory standards and minimize environmental impact.
We conduct audits to enhance water and energy efficiency in treatment processes and offer Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) testing to ensure chemical compliance, promoting environmental responsibility.
We conduct audits to enhance water and energy efficiency in treatment processes and offer Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) testing to ensure chemical compliance, promoting environmental responsibility.
Water Footprint Assessment and Certification
We provide ISO 14046 certification, helping companies assess their water footprint across the supply chain to identify high-consumption stages and reduce water usage.
As an Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) certification provider, we verify companies’ water stewardship practices, including efficiency, wastewater testing and treatment, and risk management.
As an Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) certification provider, we verify companies’ water stewardship practices, including efficiency, wastewater testing and treatment, and risk management.
Water and Sanitation (WASH)
TÜV SÜD assists organizations in developing sustainable WASH solutions by providing tailored frameworks, guidelines, and standards. We led the technical development for two international non-sewered sanitation systems, ISO 30500 and ISO 31800 Our services include testing and certifying water reuse systems and faecal sludge treatment plants, as well as offering training to build professional capacity and improve community health outcomes.
Training
TÜV SÜD assists organizations in developing sustainable WASH solutions by providing tailored frameworks, guidelines, and standards. We led the technical development for two international non-sewered sanitation systems, ISO 30500 and ISO 31800 Our services include testing and certifying water reuse systems and faecal sludge treatment plants, as well as offering training to build professional capacity and improve community health outcomes.
Why choose TÜV SÜD
TÜV SÜD offers a comprehensive range of water management services backed by global expertise and local knowledge. We help organisations achieve their sustainability goals by providing tailored solutions that address specific water challenges, from water quality testing to complex water resource management.
As an independent third-party organisation, we provide objective and credible certifications you can rely on.
We offer comprehensive water management services, including wastewater treatment, recycling, efficiency audits, risk assessment, leak detection, and sustainability reporting — addressing all aspects of your water management needs.
With extensive experience across industries like manufacturing, textile, and municipalities, we understand the challenges and opportunities you face.
Committed to sustainability, we help clients reduce water consumption, minimise environmental impact, and build a sustainable future.
By partnering with TÜV SÜD, you can:
- Improve water efficiency and reduce costs.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards.
- Mitigate water-related risks and build resilience.
- Enhance your sustainability reputation and attract responsible consumers.
Our water management process
While the specific steps may vary depending on your service, here is a general outline of the process for many of our water management solutions:
1. Initial consultation – Discuss your specific water management needs and objectives.
2. Initial assessment – We conduct a thorough assessment of your water usage, infrastructure, and specific needs.
3. Data collection – We collect data on water consumption, quality, and related factors.
4. Analysis and reporting – We analyse the data and provide detailed reports with recommendations.
5. Strategy development – Based on the findings, we develop a customised water management strategy tailored to your goals and challenges.
6. Implementation – We assist with implementing the recommended solutions, which may include technology upgrades, process improvements, or training.
7. Monitoring and evaluation – We monitor the effectiveness of the implemented solutions and provide ongoing evaluation to ensure continued improvement.
8. Certification and reporting – Facilitate certification processes and support ESG reporting as needed.
