The Global Commission on the Economics of Water’s latest report warns of a severe and rapidly escalating global water crisis. With demand expected to exceed supply by 40% by the end of this decade, the stability of ecosystems and food production systems on which billions rely is at risk. Currently, more than 2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water, while 3.6 billion people—44% of the global population—do not have access to safe sanitation, resulting in 1,000 child deaths daily from unsafe water.
If urgent action is not taken, the report predicts significant economic repercussions, with global GDP facing an 8% reduction by 2050 and poorer countries experiencing losses of up to 15%. Over half of the world’s food production depends on regions already experiencing unstable water availability, further underscoring the need for action.
The commission highlights the immense need for a holistic approach to water management, given that 40-60% of rainfall over land is generated from neighbouring ecosystems. Climate breakdown amplifies this crisis, with every 1°C rise in global temperatures adding 7% more moisture to the atmosphere, intensifying the hydrological cycle and leading to severe droughts, floods, and ecosystem disruptions.
Harmful agricultural subsidies, totalling over $700 billion annually, exacerbate water wastage, encouraging inefficient irrigation and damaging natural water resources. The report stresses the need for realistic water pricing and the reduction of subsidies that disproportionately benefit wealthier individuals and industries.
TES addresses these urgent water challenges through state-of-the-art water and wastewater treatment technologies, contributing directly to the environmental and social solutions outlined in the commission’s report. By designing, manufacturing, and installing systems that bring clean water to millions, TES protects the environment and helps maintain resilient communities. TES’s entire project lifecycle approach—from design through commissioning and maintenance—ensures that water is treated and returned to the environment responsibly, enhancing ecosystem health.
TES leverages automation and process control systems to streamline water management, making it more efficient and accessible. With expertise spanning the municipal, industrial, and domestic sectors, TES’s projects not only improve water quality but also advance sustainability goals by reducing harmful pollutants before they re-enter the ecosystem. In this way, TES stands as a critical player in the global movement to recognise and protect water as a common good, aligning its goals with the broader mission to tackle the worldwide water crisis and ensure a sustainable future.
In summary, TES is committed to addressing the global water crisis with its world-class water and wastewater treatment solutions. By providing safe, clean water to millions and protecting the environment, TES embodies its ethos of “purity with purpose.” Through innovation, expertise, and a dedication to sustainability, TES ensures that water, our most precious resource, is safeguarded for future generations, helping to sustain communities and support a healthier planet.