Creating A Sustainable Future for Water Resources

According to the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Water 2050 initiative, future generations will experience a shrinking amount of usable, potable water, making conservation, efficient storage, and investment in water infrastructure crucial.

At Sherwin-Williams, sustainability is rooted in our values and our way of doing business. Our Water & Wastewater segment looks at sustainability from three aspects - social, environmental, and economic impact. Our goal is to identify drivers that contribute to safe water, healthy people and a sustainable planet.

• Collaborate with industry partners to impact positive change
• Create long-lasting products to preserve infrastructure and reduce maintenance cycles
• Champion formula stewardship – removal of known contaminants and solvents
• Support customers in green building initiatives

Looking to the Future 

The AWWA’s important work highlighting the challenges of our current infrastructure places an increased emphasis on storing water efficiently and protecting water storage, specifically steel tanks. This efficiency and protection are highly influenced by the choices we make now.

At the core of every water utility's operation lies its infrastructure—one of the most significant investments and visible assets. The strategic choices we make about construction and protection of these assets have enduring consequences that extend beyond the communities they serve. By minimizing maintenance cycles, we pave the way for sustainability. Opting for solutions with the longest life cycles not only supports the environment but also proves to be the most economical choice in the long run.

Careful material selection for tank linings is paramount in protecting our key assets in water infrastructure. Sherwin-Williams sustainably advantaged tank linings help protect tanks longer, with fewer coats, thus reducing carbon emissions and overall tank life cycle costs.

We Are Here To Help

Contact us to learn more about our "sustainably advantaged products" which meet or exceed
sustainability-related conditions set by leading third-party organizations, programs, standards and codes.