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Increasing global demand for fresh water obliges corporations to create sustainable solutions and ensure long-term access for all. If nothing is done, the strain on this limited resource will continue to increase as more people have access to basic essential services and as the global population grows. To contribute to water conservation, Dow is taking an integrated approach. By engaging outside organizations such as academia and regulatory agencies, we will all better understand the challenge, work toward solutions, and develop new business opportunities that are environmentally beneficial and economically sustainable.

Dow’s work on the water issue is to ensure adequate supplies of fresh water for manufacturing while reducing demand through new technologies, conservation, and recycling. In 2003, Dow processed approximately 410 million metric tons (286 billion gallons) of fresh water. Dow reduced its cumulative use of water by almost 40 million metric tons (10.56 billion gallons) over the past two years. Dow remains committed to managing water as a valued resource and will continue to aggressively implement strategies and technologies to further reduce demand.

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