Water demand in saskatchewan: Implications for industrial development

Abstract

Availability of water is one of the key factors influencing the location of various industries at a given site. However, the importance of water to different industries does vary ranging from being an ingredient in the output of the firm, to that needed for sanitational purposes. As demand for water increases, competition for its use also does. This study examines the present level of water use, particularly the industrial use of water in Saskatchewan. Total water use is estimated at 677.5 thousand cubic decameter, of which only 3.4 percent is for industrial and commercial purposes. The industrial water use is projected to increase by about 95 percent of its present level by the year 2000. Different industries had different levels of water need. Higher level of water use was estimated for slaughtering and meat processing, poultry processing, flour and breakfast cereal industry, and vegetable oil mills. © 1983 Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.