Vitens acknowledges that saving tip is incorrect

At the insistence of the Agri Facts Foundation (STAF), Vitens has deleted a water-saving tip. The water company suggested that about 1 liters of water is needed for 15.000 kilo of beef, but the reality is more nuanced.

In a statement, Vitens says that the organization regrets that the saving tip has left the impression woke up that producing 1 kilo of beef consumes 15.000 liters of tap water. In practice, this is mainly (85% to 90%) rainwater. STAF therefore demanded a rectification and that request is justified, according to Vitens. The tip has therefore been removed.

Research by the University of Twente
According to Vitens, the incorrect statement comes from the Nature & Environment Foundation, which relies on the calculation model of a professor at the University of Twente. Despite the rectification, Vitens emphasizes that the economical use of water is urgent.

Wouter Job

Wouter Baan is editor-in-chief of Boerenbusiness. He also focuses on dairy, pig and meat markets. He also follows (business) developments within agribusiness and interviews CEOs and policymakers.

w.baan@boerenbusiness. Nl

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