{"id":2726,"date":"2026-06-30T09:24:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T02:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/?post_type=environmental&p=2726"},"modified":"2026-07-21T11:05:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T04:05:06","slug":"water-stewardship","status":"publish","type":"environmental","link":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/en\/environmental\/resource-efficiency\/water-stewardship\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Stewardship"},"content":{"rendered":"Vichaivej\u00a0International Hospital Group manages water responsibly through efficient use, water reuse, and wastewater treatment, with transparent disclosure of water performance and wastewater quality to support sustainable healthcare operations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nWater is essential to hospital operations, from patient care and hygiene to facility management and operational continuity.\u00a0Vichaivej\u00a0International Hospital Group therefore treats water stewardship as a core part of its environmental management approach, with a focus on efficient water use, system maintenance, water reuse, and proper wastewater treatment before discharge.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThis approach reflects the Group\u2019s commitment to using natural resources responsibly while\u00a0maintaining\u00a0high standards\u00a0of healthcare service delivery.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n2025 Water Performance\u00a0at a Glance<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nIn\u00a02025, the Group reported the following key water performance indicators:\r\n
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  • Net water consumption:\u00a027,253 cubic meters<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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    • Recycled water usage:\u00a02,590.44 cubic meters<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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      • Total wastewater volume:\u00a0109,012 cubic meters<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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        • Wastewater treatment:\u00a0100% treated prior to discharge<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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          • Effluent BOD:\u00a08.9662475<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThese figures show that the Group is not only tracking water\u00a0consumption, but\u00a0also\u00a0monitoring\u00a0reuse and wastewater quality as part of a more complete water management system.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nUsing Water More Efficiently<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe Group\u2019s water stewardship approach focuses on using water in line with operational needs, while reducing unnecessary consumption and increasing the value derived from each unit of water used. Recycled water is incorporated where\u00a0appropriate to\u00a0reduce reliance on new water inputs and improve overall resource efficiency.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nFor a healthcare business, this is not just about reducing consumption. It is about ensuring that water is managed in a way that supports patient safety, environmental responsibility, and long-term operational resilience.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nWastewater Quality Matters<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nA key strength of the Group\u2019s disclosure is that it goes beyond reporting water use\u00a0and also\u00a0addresses wastewater treatment performance. In 2025,\u00a0100% of wastewater was treated prior to discharge, and the Group\u00a0disclosed\u00a0its\u00a0effluent BOD\u00a0level as an indicator of wastewater treatment effectiveness.\r\n\r\nThis strengthens the credibility of the Group\u2019s environmental disclosure by showing that water stewardship is supported by measurable operational data, not just policy statements.\r\n\r\nVichaivej\u00a0International Hospital Group\u2019s water stewardship approach combines\u00a0resource efficiency, water reuse, and wastewater quality control\u00a0in a way that is both practical and measurable. In 2025, the Group reported\u00a027,253 cubic meters\u00a0of net water consumption,\u00a02,590.44 cubic meters\u00a0of recycled water use, and\u00a0100% wastewater treatment prior to discharge, while also\u00a0disclosing\u00a0effluent BOD transparently.","protected":false},"parent":2718,"menu_order":0,"template":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/environmental\/2726"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/environmental"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/environmental"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/environmental\/2726\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3234,"href":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/environmental\/2726\/revisions\/3234"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/environmental\/2718"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vichaivej.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2726"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}