Water Audit
Course Overview
Why Your Facility Needs a Water Audit
Across India, industries face rising water costs, stricter discharge norms, and growing pressure to demonstrate responsible resource use. A structured water audit turns these challenges into measurable savings and performance improvements.
Key drivers for a water audit include:
• High or unpredictable water and energy bills
• Groundwater dependency or CGWA-related obligations for large users
• Frequent supply disruptions or pressure issues impacting operations
Wharton Sustainable Solutions helps you understand how water is being consumed, where it is wasted, and which interventions will deliver the maximum impact.
What Is a Water Audit?
Typical outcomes of a comprehensive water audit include:
• Clear mapping of sources, processes, and discharge points
• Identification of leaks, overflows, and inefficient equipment
• A prioritized roadmap for conservation and recycling projects
Our Water Audit Methodology
Wharton Sustainable Solutions follows a structured, field tested methodology aligned with leading practices and Indian regulatory expectations.
Data Review
and Measurements
and Benchmarking
Action Plan
Data Review
• Define objectives, boundaries, and key performance indicators for the audit
• Review historical consumption, process descriptions, and existing metering or flow data
and Measurements
Our audit team visits your facility to understand real world operations and constraints.
• Mapping of all input points, users, and discharge lines
• Non intrusive flow measurements using ultrasonic flow meters so pipelines remain undisturbed
• Leak detection and verification using thermal imagers and dedicated leak detectors
and Benchmarking
Collected data is analyzed to build a detailed water balance and benchmark your performance.
• Quantification of consumption by process, utility, and domestic use
• Identification of high specific use areas and abnormal losses
• Assessment of recycling and reuse potential across processes
Action Plan
You receive a practical, decision ready report, not just raw numbers.
• Findings summarized in clear tables and diagrams
• Cost–benefit analysis of recommended measures wherever feasible
• Phased implementation roadmap aligned with your budget and downtime windows
This structured approach makes it easier for management to prioritize investments and demonstrate due diligence to regulators and stakeholders
Specialized Expertise and Tools
- Experienced EHS and sustainability professionals familiar with complex industrial environments
- Advanced instrumentation such as ultrasonic flow meters, thermal imagers, and leak detectors
- Use of specialized software for analysis, modelling, and reporting
Compliance, Risk, and ESG Benefits
In India, groundwater dependent industries above specified extraction thresholds are required to conduct periodic water audits and achieve targeted reductions in consumption. A robust audit helps you stay ahead of evolving norms and avoid penalties or reputational risk.
Beyond compliance, a well executed water audit supports your broader ESG and sustainability agenda:
• Demonstrable reduction in freshwater withdrawal and effluent load
• Lower energy use associated with pumping and treatment
• Stronger narratives for sustainability reporting and stakeholder communication
An internal link opportunity on your site could be: “integrate findings into a broader health, safety and environment strategy” linking to your Health & Safety Consulting page.
Who We Work With
Wharton Sustainable Solutions delivers water audits for:
• Manufacturing facilities (chemical, FMCG, engineering, textiles, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and more)
• Infrastructure and utilities such as power plants and railways
• Large campuses, hospitals, institutions, and residential or commercial complexes
Whether you operate a single plant or a multi site portfolio, the approach is adapted to your processes, criticality, and reporting needs.