Ports, like campgrounds and hotels, are facilities that use massive amounts of water. Being surrounded by water doesn’t mean they use it wisely and much less that they make the most of it. Environmental conservation is one of the biggest issues facing society today. Natural resources are becoming increasingly scarce and it is important to learn to conserve them, both in quality and quantity, and to use them wisely.
In recent years, the marine environment has suffered the consequences of pollution caused by improper use of natural resources. Recreational marinas play a decisive role in this battle, as their operations, the services they offer and activities that take place there use a lot of power and water, in addition to being the most likely to have an impact on this environment.
Many Spanish ports now have a guide of good environmental practices, with simple guidelines for port staff, service personnel and retail spaces in the port, as well as those who own and use vessels docked there. These practices very often include the four guidelines below:
1. Install automatic shut-off timers on taps.
2. Regularly check plumbing to prevent leaks or dripping and notify port staff if any anomalies are detected.
3. Check hoses used in port are properly connected and that no water is leaking out.
4. Avoid unnecessary water use in showers and changing areas.
Although guidelines like these can be a good way to raise awareness among port employees and users of the importance of not wasting water, it is also important to find a definitive solution that can put an end to this wasteful use once and for all.
Having a watermaker is the best solution. Installing desalination equipment in a recreational marina will cut down on the use of freshwater, as everything the port needs can be taken directly from the sea.
The Eco-Sistems EFFICIENT T-2000 model is the best option for large facilities like ports, hotels or campgrounds. It is an innovative, independent device (portable or fixed) that can make up to 2,000 litres per hour of drinking water for human or industrial use from seawater, saltwater or contaminated freshwater. In addition to helping save water, this dockside watermaker has a patented energy recovery system that considerably reduces power consumption for energy savings of up to 80%, with the resulting financial advantages.
Want to learn more about saving water in port? Contact us and we’ll tell you all about it, plus other advantages like how by installing an EFFICIENT T-2000 you can get 2 m3/h of softened drinking water using just 7 kW.