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D.1.4. Water Consumption

D.1.4.      Water consumption should be measured, sources indicated, and measures to decrease overall consumption should be adopted.

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Water is precious and, in many regions, an increasingly scarce resource with many countries facing moderate or severe water shortages.  Year round or seasonal water shortages are expected to increase with climate change.  Overall water consumption should be reduced to the minimum possible level necessary for adequate operation. Reducing water consumption also has financial and environmental benefits for tourism businesses.
 
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Potential Indicators
 
•    Water management program exists (yes/no)

•    Change to availability and access to potable water as a result of
     Company activities (yes/no)

•    Total volume of water in kiloliters consumed per source per
     specific tourist activity (guest night, visitors, etc)

•    Percentage of water-using equipment/activities that employ a
     water conservation technique