水資源危機下，該怎麼做？

What Can We Do About the Water Crisis?

根據聯合國統計，全球有超過 20 億人生活在缺水地區，氣候變遷讓乾旱與水資源不足的現象愈加嚴重，水資源危機不再只是偏遠地區的議題，而是影響全球企業永續經營的重要挑戰。

但缺水到底會帶來什麼影響？

我們一起來看看。

According to the United Nations, over 2 billion people worldwide live in water-scarce regions. Climate change is intensifying droughts and water shortages, making the water crisis no longer an issue confined to remote areas, but a critical challenge impacting the sustainable operations of businesses globally.

But what exactly are the effects of water scarcity? Let's take a look.

缺水會帶來哪些問題？

What Problems Does Water Scarcity Bring?

• 農業歉收，糧食短缺 → 沒有水灌溉，農作物減產，糧食價格上

  
  

  Agricultural Crop Failure, Food Shortages: No water for irrigation means reduced crop yields and rising food prices.

  
  

• 工業生產受限 → 很多產業需要大量用水，缺水會造成生產中斷

  
  

  Restricted Industrial Production: Many industries require vast amounts of water; shortages can cause production interruptions.

  
  

• 生活、健康品質下降 → 缺水影響洗澡、飲用水、基本清潔

  
  

  Decreased Quality of Life and Health: Lack of water affects bathing, drinking water, and basic hygiene.

  
  

• 社會衝突增加 → 世界上有些地區因為爭奪水資源，引發糾紛甚至戰爭

  
  

  Increased Social Conflict: In some parts of the world, competition over water resources has led to disputes and even wars.

這些影響，不只是發生在遙遠的國外，台灣過去幾年也曾經歷「限水」狀況，缺水，不再只是環保議題，而是影響你我生活品質的大事。

These impacts aren't just happening in distant countries. Taiwan has also experienced water rationing in recent years. Water scarcity is no longer just an environmental issue; it's a major concern that affects the quality of life for all of us.

什麼是「水管理」？

What is "Water Management"?

「水管理」其實聽起來很專業，但重點就一句話：把水用得更好、更乾淨、更長久。主要分三個方向：

"Water management" might sound highly technical, but the core idea is simple: use water better, cleaner, and for longer. It mainly involves three key areas:

1. 提升用水效率：水用得少，效果一樣好

   
   

   Improve Water Efficiency: Use less water to achieve the same or better results.

   
   

2. 污水處理：用過的水別直接排到河裡，要好好處理

   
   

   Wastewater Treatment: Don't discharge used water directly into rivers; treat it properly.

   
   

3. 水循環再利用：廢水也能變資源，重複利用，減少浪費

   
   

   Water Recycling and Reuse: Wastewater can become a valuable resource; reuse it to reduce waste.

為什麼企業要重視水資源？

Why Should Businesses Prioritize Water Resources?

• 節省成本 → 用水多，水費高，省水就是省錢

  
  

  Cost Savings: High water consumption means high water bills; saving water saves money.

  
  

• 跟上趨勢 → ESG 評比越來越重視水資源管理

  
  

  Keep Up with Trends: ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) evaluations are increasingly emphasizing water resource management.

  
  

• 建立品牌形象 → 做好環保，消費者更願意支持

  
  

  Build Brand Image: Consumers are more willing to support brands that demonstrate environmental responsibility.

台灣的好榜樣：

A Good Example in Taiwan:

說到水資源管理，台積電絕對是台灣 ESG 領域中的佼佼者。廠區內的超純水回收系統，讓一滴水平均重複使用 3.5 次，甚至有廠區達到 85% 的回收率，不但省水，也守護了環境。

When it comes to water resource management, TSMC is undoubtedly a leader in Taiwan's ESG landscape. Their ultra-pure water recycling system in their fabs allows a single drop of water to be reused an average of 3.5 times, with some facilities achieving an 85% recycling rate. This not only conserves water but also protects the environment.

A group photo of students taken in front of the water treatment unit at the TSMC Southern Taiwan Science Park Water Reclamation Plant. Credit: CTCI Reliable.

我們每個人可以怎麼做？

雖然水資源管理聽起來像是企業的事，但其實你我每天也都可以做到：

What Can Each of Us Do?

While water resource management might seem like a corporate matter, there are things we can all do every day:

• 換上省水設備

  Switch to water-saving fixtures.

  
  

• 刷牙洗澡時關掉水龍頭

  Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth or showering.

  
  

• 支持重視 ESG 的品牌

  Support brands that prioritize ESG.

Credit: The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA)

從日常開始，一起為水資源努力，讓永續生活不只是口號，而是具體行動。一個小動作，都是對未來的一份責任。

Let's start in our daily lives and work together for water resources. Let sustainable living be not just a slogan, but concrete action. Every small effort is a responsibility towards the future.