{"id":2083945,"date":"2025-11-04T12:18:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T11:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/?post_type=mesures&#038;p=2083945"},"modified":"2026-04-09T10:03:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:03:55","slug":"analyse-the-water-situation-in-your-company","status":"publish","type":"mesures","link":"https:\/\/www.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/measures\/analyse-the-water-situation-in-your-company\/","title":{"rendered":"Analyse the water situation in your company"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Detection of water usage, losses and overconsumption to identify optimization levers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to gain a clear overview of the company&#8217;s water situation, it is important to monitor its water consumption. A water audit is a key step in initiating an optimization process and adopting a circular and sustainable approach to water management.<br><br>To address the main questions before starting the project and to guide you through the various steps, it is recommended to consult <a href=\"https:\/\/luxinnovation.lu\/fr-lu\/global-directory?RelationshipTypes=6a684527-ad9c-ed11-aad1-6045bd8c56bf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a design office specialising<\/a> in water. In any case, your sector representative (your chamber or federation) can also provide guidance and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"type-numerotation\"><span class=\"type-numerotation-span visually-hidden\"><\/span>Monitoring the water situation <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A water audit is an essential starting point in transitioning from a linear management (extraction, use, discharge) to a circular, sustainable, and efficient approach. This method makes it possible to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce consumption at the source and achieve savings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establish internal water reuse systems,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Value secondary water (rainwater, greywater, process water),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve the quality of discharges and reduce their impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"type-numerotation\"><span class=\"type-numerotation-span visually-hidden\"><\/span>Circular and sustainable diagnostic approach to water consumption<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach is based on several key steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identification of water uses:<ul><li>List all water-consuming equipment and systems inside and around buildings&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Differentiate between priority uses (related to the activity) and secondary uses.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Observe user practices and analyze their behaviors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collect consumption data:<ul><li>Gather existing data (water bills, general and partial meter readings).<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a monitoring tool to organize consumption data by use, providing clear and comprehensive overview.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data analysis and comparison:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assess consumption against actual needs based on relevant reference values (technical data on equipment, m\u00b3\/employee, customers, units produced ratios, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identification of the different water sources used by the company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Availability of data related to water quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analysis of current practices in terms of water management and consumption awarenes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For further steps :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Water Management Agency (AGE), in collaboration with the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Audit-eau_collecte-de-donnees.xlsx\">practical tool to support the water audit process<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details,&nbsp; consult:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Guide_Audit-Eau_AGE_LIST.pdf\">guide for conducting a water audit<\/a> in companies ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Audit-eau_collecte-de-donnees.xlsx\">water use diagnostic<\/a>, which can be completed by the company or a consulting firm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"type-numerotation\"><span class=\"type-numerotation-span visually-hidden\"><\/span>Subsidy application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Government subsidies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Please note: any application for government or non-government subsidies must comply with the \u201cincentive effect\u201d, subject to compliance with the subsidy conditions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to comply with the incentive effect, no binding commitment (signing a quote; paying a deposit) may be made BEFORE submitting the application file or receiving the agreement in principle from the government or the electricity and natural gas supplier following a&nbsp;subsidy application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/guichet.public.lu\/en\/entreprises\/financement-aides\/regime-sme-packages\/soutien-pme\/sme-packages-sustainability.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SME Packages \u2013 Sustainability<\/a> (Analysis and\/or implementation of measures)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subsidy for small and medium-sized enterprises, covering up to 70% of eligible costs for the implementation of a project aimed at reducing their environmental impact. The total cost of the project must be between \u20ac3,000 and \u20ac25,000 excluding VAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For any questions:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"mailto:ehandwierk@cdm.lu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chambre des M\u00e9tiers<\/a> for artisans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:sustainability@cc.lu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chamber of Commerce<\/a> for businesses in non-craft sectors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/guichet.public.lu\/en\/entreprises\/financement-aides\/regime-fit-4\/fit-4-sustainability.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/guichet.public.lu\/en\/entreprises\/financement-aides\/regime-fit-4\/fit-4-sustainability.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Fit 4 Sustainability programme<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Fit 4 Sustainability programme provides co-financing for environmental audits and action plans on one or more topics selected by the company (energy, GHG, waste, water, etc.).<br>Aid of up to <strong>60%, 70% and 80%, depending on the size of the company<\/strong>, for the fees associated with carrying out an environmental study (energy audit and\/or carbon footprint assessment) and a detailed, costed action plan to reduce its consumption\/GHG emissions (medium- and long-term investments, ROI, etc.) \u2013 open to SMEs and large companies (except those that must carry out studies required by the environmental authorities, including mandatory energy audits)<br>For questions: <a href=\"fit4sustainability@luxinnovation.lu\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"fit4sustainability@luxinnovation.lu\">Luxinnovation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"type-numerotation\"><span class=\"type-numerotation-span visually-hidden\"><\/span>After the assessment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In-depth analysis of&nbsp; results to prioritize actions based on company-specific criteria:<ul><li>&nbsp;Expected water and cost savings<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>&nbsp;Technical feasibility and operational constraints<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;Short- and long-term environmental benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identification of levers for action\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify areas with potential for savings or optimization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/simplified-measures\/recuperation-de-leau-de-pluie-dans-lentreprise\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/simplified-measures\/recuperation-de-leau-de-pluie-dans-lentreprise\/\">Identify uses that could incorporate recycled water or recovery<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Propose training and awareness-raising initiatives for responsible water use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Implementation of appropriate measures\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/measures\/sensibilisation-du-personnel-pour-une-utilisation-eco-responsable-de-leau\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/measures\/sensibilisation-du-personnel-pour-une-utilisation-eco-responsable-de-leau\/\">Raise staff awareness of eco-responsible water use<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/measures\/gestion-responsable-de-leau-dans-les-batiments-de-lentreprise\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/measures\/gestion-responsable-de-leau-dans-les-batiments-de-lentreprise\/\">Improve responsible water management in buildings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/simplified-measures\/responsible-water-management-in-the-companys-outdoor-areas\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/simplified-measures\/responsible-water-management-in-the-companys-outdoor-areas\/\">Optimize water management in the outdoor areas of company buildings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/simplified-measures\/recuperation-de-leau-de-pluie-dans-lentreprise\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/simplified-measures\/recuperation-de-leau-de-pluie-dans-lentreprise\/\">Install a rainwater harvesting system for suitable applications<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2083593,"parent":0,"template":"","secteur":[74,76,77,69,62,71,73],"thematique":[98],"application":[145],"class_list":["post-2083945","mesures","type-mesures","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","secteur-administration","secteur-agriculture-viticulture","secteur-aid-and-care-sector","secteur-commerce-en","secteur-craft-industry","secteur-manufacturing","secteur-transport","thematique-resources","application-eau-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mesures\/2083945","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mesures"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/mesures"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mesures\/2083945\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2954675,"href":"https:\/\/www.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mesures\/2083945\/revisions\/2954675"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2083593"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2083945"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"secteur","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/secteur?post=2083945"},{"taxonomy":"thematique","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/thematique?post=2083945"},{"taxonomy":"application","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/application?post=2083945"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}