Growing Blue has launched the Water Impact Index (WIIX) Calculator, a web-based tool to measure the impact of human activity on local waters. The tool was designed by Growing Blue founding partner Veolia Water.
Most water footprint calculators use water volume as the indicator to assess impact. Water use can range from drinking to manufacturing processes and farming. Volume-only calculators do not consider other important variables, such as water quality or availability.
The WIIX Calculator takes into account water resource stress factors and water quality. Paired with a traditional cost analysis to identify the ideal return on investment, it represents a true
