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Process improvements can reduce water consumption and/or eliminate water releases. |
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Reduced water consumption and increased water recycling help reduce the impact on shared supplies, enhancing availability of this resource for public and/or ecosystem use and in some cases reducing Alcan’s costs. |
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Excess capacity in Alcan facilities can be used to treat waste water generated by homeowners and others in surrounding communities.
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Effective water management can help prevent flooding and drought and regulates water temperatures to aid fish migration and other temperature-dependent natural processes. |
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Effective land rehabilitation can restore biodiversity and/or make land available for new uses. |
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Optimizing water and land use and minimizing the operational footprint while maximizing access and value. |
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Addressing stakeholder expectations with respect to conservation and rehabilitation efforts. |
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Competing demands (both industrial and community) for water and land resources. |
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