NEXUS WATER
Nexus classification
Four kinds of water outcome. Kept separate on purpose.
Not every gallon represents the same environmental result.
Nexus classifies water outcomes into four categories, kept separate so a buyer can understand exactly what happened instead of purchasing a generic claim labeled simply “water.”
Saved
Water use reduced against an appropriate baseline, for example through efficiency, leak reduction or conservation.
Draft method SAVE
Generated
New usable water supply produced through an eligible technology or project, with the source and operating conditions recorded.
Draft method AWG
Recycled
Water treated and reused instead of requiring additional freshwater withdrawals.
Draft method REUSE
Restored
Water returned to, retained in or made available to a watershed through an eligible restoration or replenishment activity.
Draft method REPLENISH
Every outcome can carry its location, reporting period, methodology and supporting evidence.
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A common language for credible water outcomes.