The next time you pour a glass of wine, think about how many liters of fresh water were needed by the average winery to produce that bottle of wine. 600 liters!* Do you think that number would cause consumers to re-think their beverage of choice? Probably not (because let’s face it, wine is delicious!).

But how many consumers would be attracted to a winery that is environmentally friendly and re-uses 100% of its winery wastewater? Perhaps more than you think, as sustainable wineries are growing in popularity. Re-using water is a three-way win:

• It reduces operational costs (so the Finance team is happy)
• The Marketing team has a new, positive feature to highlight
• Customers feel good about their choice of vino, knowing that the operation behind it is kind to the environment.

Re-using and recycling water contributes to the water footprint of a winery. But what exactly is the water footprint, and how can it be calculated? We have a guide explaining all you need to know to understand this concept!

Reducing a winery’s water footprint is a three-step process:

1. Evaluate the operation processes to streamline steps and water usage
2. Install a quality treatment system that treats wastewater
3. Reuse the treated wastewater

If you aren’t sure how to get started or need some assistance, the team of experts at Specialty Treatment Solutions (STS) can help. By evaluating your operation STS will help you streamline your processes to reduce water usage, no matter what type of water treatment system you have.

If your system needs to be updated or modified, STS will provide recommendations.

STS’s proven wastewater treatment systems treat and help you recycle your wastewater, providing an effluent well below California Wastewater Regulations and other local agencies.

Contact us with any questions, and to see how Specialty Treatment Solutions can help you reduce your total water footprint.

*a wine bottle is 0.75 L. Total water footprint includes green water footprint (621.4 L), blue water footprint (3.4 L) and grey water footprint (7.3 L).