In many cases, manufacturing facilities provide a great opportunity for water efficiency and conservation.Depending on the industrial process, this sector usually contains the water utilities largest customers. The most common uses for water in manufacturing are cooling, process uses, cleaning, employee sanitation, and steam generation. All five of these water uses can be fraught with waste and inefficiencies. There is great water conservation potential for those who invest the time and effort to implement programs and efficiencies in this sector.