EY Agenda podcast with Károly on why protecting water is not only a sustainability issue, but also a social and economic imperative.
The discussion covers public and industrial perceptions of water, safe use at home and in the third world, and solutions for reusing contaminated water.
80% of the water used by the public and industry is released untreated, with 0.07% of the 3% of freshwater on the planet that is available. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find a water source that is not contaminated.
How can we protect this socially invaluable common treasure? What is the motivation for the industry to preserve the quality of water resources? Can the purification and reuse of used water, wastewater and stormwater be a starting point? What business model and infrastructure are needed to build the system?
What is the public perception, and how much do we pay for water utility services? How should we price water use to properly manage our dwindling water resources?
Take a listen — and let’s keep the conversation flowing.
