Water Reduction

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Water & Wastewater Management Services

Prioritising Water Management protects this precious resource and builds operational resilience for your organisation. Our wastewater consultants can help with governance assistance & strategic planning to help you futureproof your organisation.


Water is a critical resource for all of us and using water in the most efficient manner can de-risk business from an operational and consenting perspective. Our expertise in water management & efficiency spreads broader than just water reduction, with experience in yield recovery from wastewater, hazardous waste stream optimisation and water mitigation strategies. Contact our wastewater consultants to see how we can help your New Zealand or Australian business.


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Our goal is to partner with you and understand your business. Working together we can make positive long-term impacts on your organisational performance, efficiency and the environment.

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Water & Wastewater Reduction


Water & Wastewater management is essential to your oorganisation's sustainability pathway. With a focus lens on water efficiency, we offer reviews to identify usage opportunities and optimise your site's current systems. DETA will create a tailored Water & Wastewater Reduction Strategy for your business that explores all possible options for maximising efficiency including bioenergy opportunities

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Water Efficiency is about responsible and efficient use of water resources on your site to maximise the benefits derived from each unit of water consumed. DETA can identify areas to increase efficiency which can benefit your organisation by reducing associated costs, addressing water scarcity and demonstrating actionable steps to take for energy conservation. DETA identifies water efficiency opportunities through;  


  • Conducting efficiency reviews and optimization projects 
  • Assessing water usage balances 
  • Identifying water recovery opportunities 
  • Reviewing water quality 
  • Designing systems for yield recovery and efficient piping 
  • Implementing metering systems 
  • Developing solutions for water recycling and recovery. 

A part of your Water & Wastewater Reduction Strategy may include implementing bioenergy and or renewable energy into your site, created from the burning of biomass or production of biogas from waste streams. DETA has the expertise to evaluate the suitability of your site for bioenergy opportunities and provide support for your business case development.  DETA will help with; 


  • Review of site waste streams for bio-energy opportunities 
  • Creation of aerobic digestion feasibility and engineering designs  
  • Bio-energy integration studies 
  • Cogen / Trigen suitability studies  
  • Process integration and strategies 

Project management of biogas plants 

Why Choose DETA for your Water & Wastewater Management

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Tailored Water Management Solutions

DETA specialises in developing customised strategies for water and wastewater reduction, ensuring efficient use and sustainability of water resources in your operations.

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Advanced Reduction Techniques

Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and innovative practices, DETA optimises water use and minimises wastewater production, reducing environmental impact and saving costs.

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Comprehensive Compliance and Sustainability

With DETA's expertise, your organisation will not only meet regulatory compliance for water use but also enhance its sustainability profile, contributing to a positive environmental legacy.

Water & Wastewater Reduction Case Studies

Fonterra Brands Water Audit | DETA Consulting
by Simon Mullinger 01 Sept, 2020
Find out how we did a Water Audit for Fonterra Brands Takanini. DETA achieves $300,000+ Water Savings Across 12 Projects With Under 2.5 Years of Payback.
Wastewater Treatment Strategy | DETA Consulting
by Simon Mullinger 28 Sept, 2018
Check out our Wastewater Treatment Strategy for Fonterra Reporoa to identify a shortlist of water minimisation & reuse opportunities at the site. Read more!
Fonterra Hautapu Water Reduction | DETA Consulting
by Simon Mullinger 27 Sept, 2017
Find out how we investigated water consumption across the manufacturing sites at Fonterra Hautapu & identified areas to reduce it by more than 1,400 m3/d.
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