CONSERVATION OF WATER

Statistics40% do not have sufficient water for adequate

living and hygiene.More than 2.2million people die each year from

diseases related to contaminated drinking water.India with 16% of world’s population has only 4%

of the fresh water resources.Two out of every three people on earth will have to

live in water stressed condition by the year 2025.

With per capita availability of water depleting at a faster pace , the

government has approved a proposal to declare 2013 as Water

Conservation Year.

Some ancient methods Indian methods of

water conservation

Rain Water HarvestingSome benefits of rain water harvesting are :Increases water availability.Is environmental friendly.Checks the declining water

table.Prevents soil erosion and

flooding especially in urban areas.

Water ConservationWe can follow some of the simple things that have been listed below and contribute to water conservation .• Try to do one thing each day that will result in saving water.• Remember to use the amount you actually need.• When washing the car ,use water from a bucket and not a hosepipe.• Do not leave the tap running while you are brushing your teeth or soaping your face.

Residential Indoor Uses of Water

Toilet – 26.8%

Clothes Washer – 21.7%

Shower – 16.7%

Faucet – 15.7%

Bath – 1.7%

Dishwasher – 1.4%

Leaks – 13.7%

Other – 2.3%

Source: Awwa Research Foundation (1999)

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