As the cannabis industry grows, along with the population of other thirsty industries, water demand continues to increase. Sustainable strategies must be practiced to conserve water and create a more “green” future, not just for the cannabis industry but the world at large. Many cannabis and hemp companies have brainstormed ways to improve their operation by switching to more efficient and sustainable alternatives.
One solution that has recently been introduced is the process of recycling and filtering wastewater in agricultural operations for further use. Environmental company Geomat has worked over 20 years providing environmentally compliant and safe systems that conserve water usage and practice this type of sustainable solution.
Geomat Patented water recovery systems allow any water runoff that is captured on the mat to be recycled, filtered, and stored into a holding tank until ready for reuse.
This process is done using a simple filtration system, pump, and water impervious mat to thoroughly recapture all wastewater used on the system and efficiently sanitize and reuse the water for cultivation operations. This Patented waste water recovery system can benefit your cannabis cultivation facility in many ways, including the following:
1. It Promotes Water Efficiency
A water containment and filtration system within your cultivation facility will increase the efficiency in which you use water by recycling wastewater, filtering it, and pumping it back for reuse. This addresses the global water scarcity issue, allowing your facility to do its part in water conservation.
2. It Reduces Overall Costs
As your facility becomes more efficient in its water use, it will lead to a decrease in the amount paid for the water bill. So not only is your facility benefitting the world by using less freshwater, but it is also benefiting its cause by cutting down costs.
3. It Increases Water Quality to Meet Industry Standards
The process of filtration and containment of wastewater follows all of the state or local water quality regulations and environmental standards that must be met. If your facility’s water quality is not up to par, you risk being fined or shut down altogether. With a water containment system like Geomat that recycles, filters, and stores water runoff, this is one less concern your facility will worry about.
4. It Addresses Health and Environmental Concerns
Filtration and containment of your wastewater will decrease the risk of contamination to water treatment plants and groundwater or surface water sources due to runoff. Contaminated wastewater runoff getting into the environment can lead to health issues for humans by infiltrating into sources of drinking water. It can also lead to contaminated surface waters, affecting wildlife and ecosystems. Geomat is minimally disruptive to all work environments and leaves no harmful environmental footprint.
5. It Contributes to Sustainability
By recycling wastewater, reducing water demand, maximizing water efficiency, and having minimal impact on the environment, a wastewater recovery system like Geomat will contribute to overall sustainability and will have a positive effect on your cannabis facility. With the increasing demand for water within the industry, a system such as a Geomat will allow you to maximize your resources and promote sustainability and resiliency.
Geomat systems come in a variety of options and sizes designed to meet the exact needs and requirements of your grow facility. Between the overwhelming concerns of water quality, meeting environmental standards, water costs, and conservation...Geomat provides a simple, sustainable system that when used, will provide a durable and efficient solution to your water containment needs.