Another Tool in the Toolbox
Tool Use Save Water Manipulate Water Quality Manipulate Water Quantity for Waste Treatment Save Energy Reduce Footprint/Save Space
Save Water Some hatcheries have a limited water supply Reuse allows hatchery to maximize fish production on a limited water supply
Manipulate Water Quality Allows manipulation of certain water quality parameters such as temperature so you have more control over your fish production Heat water to accelerate development and growth Cool water to slow down development and growth
Manipulate Water Quantity for Waste Treatment Reduced water usage make it easier to treat waste effluent
Save Energy If water is being pumped, less water used equals less energy used
Reduce Footprint/Save Space Some hatcheries are space limited. Reuse can concentrate fish production in a smaller area and reduce space constraints. May also allow for consolidating hatchery processes
WHY REUSE?