Estimate upstream water savings associated with replacing virgin production with recycled feedstock. Enter material quantity, comparable water-intensity factors, and the share attributable to your program. The output distinguishes the gross process difference from the attributed estimate so claims can reflect the chosen boundary.
Attributed water savings = recycled tons × (virgin-route intensity − recycled-route intensity) × attribution factor.
This scenario measures modeled upstream production water, not necessarily water saved at the collection facility. Use comparable lifecycle boundaries for both intensity inputs.
Planning estimate only. Verify site-specific engineering, contracts, regulations, and measurement boundaries before making commitments.
At 1,250 tons, intensities of 1,200 and 450 gal/ton, and 80% attribution, estimated savings are 750,000 gallons, or 600 gallons per recycled ton.
Use one consistent facility or program boundary for every input and document whether quantities are measured at collection, receipt, processing, or shipment.
Yes, when all period-based inputs use the same month. The displayed annual wording should then be interpreted as the period you entered.
Use a weighted average for routine reporting or run separate low, typical, and peak cases when density, moisture, composition, or throughput varies materially.
No. The calculation covers the named metric and entered assumptions; permitting, safety, downtime, access, inventory, and local design requirements may need separate review.
Scale accuracy, moisture, inventory timing, contamination, operating hours, and inconsistent system boundaries can all cause actual results to differ.
| Input | Role |
|---|---|
| Primary quantity | Defines the material or resource entering the calculation boundary. |
| Operating assumption | Converts the base quantity into the requested capacity, cost, flow, savings, or rate. |
| Result | Use as a planning estimate and compare it with observed records. |