Distilleries adopt water-conserving practices in dry West
12/26/2021 2:34:02 AM
CATEGORIES:
Business & Industry
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Alameda, CA
Santa Ana, CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
Denver, CO
Carbondale, CO
Start Date: 11/22/2021
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Distilleries use a lot of water for fermentation, proofing, and cooling, but some beverage makers are striving to conserve water. On average, it takes about 37 liters of water to make one liter of spirit, versus 3.5 liters to make a liter of beer, or 4 liters of water to make a liter of wine.
SevenFiftyDaily (New York), Nov 22, 2021
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