All industrial activity has effect on the environment, the responsible companies especially mining companies have sustainability commitments with the environment, in water consumption management, energy use, air quality, disposal of waste and effluents.

One of the biggest problems that affect the safety and production in mining operations is the generation of dust on roads, and the water is generally used as a method of dust control. The water with the mineral put together are part of the production process, therefore is important to optimize water consumption in activities not related to production, such as watering of roads.