Water conservation- a necessary step against water scarcity

Water conservation is always having been the topic of discussion considering the problem of water scarcity in mind. Water is the most precious resource which is considered to be under stain in countries like Africa, India, Australia, etc. Experts have predicted that with the growing usage and wastage of water there will be acute shortage of water in the coming future. One of the options is saving water for the betterment of entire human life. People use water a lot for various purposes like cooking, washing, drinking but also for producing many items like food, clothes, etc. There is a term called water footprint, it indicates use of water by consumer or producer directly or indirectly.
Prime benefit of water conservation is to improve the supply of water and there are various techniques and equipments which can be used as water conservation methods. Water transportation also plays a key role in saving water. Moreover from this concept projects like electricity generation as well as irrigation for different farms can be taken in to consideration. On the other hand it is also essential to spread awareness among people with respect to water saving in order to sustain the way of living.
There are some good water conservation methods which includes multi-purpose river valley project which will lead to benefits like flood control, hydro-electricity, irrigation, afforestation, etc. Besides these large amount of water is being wasted due to washing, showering, flush, and other household activities. The real difference between urban and rural area is in urban areas maximum water is wasted by excessive usage of flush. There needs to be keeping a check on day to day activities of water usage. There are some water conservation methods as listed below:
• Collect rain water which can be used for washing cars, gardening, etc.
• Buy washing machines and other electrical appliances which are energy efficient
• Better canal system can be used for conservation of water
• Dual flush system can be used for water saving
• Install high volume low pressure spray nozzle on spray washers
• In farming sprinklers, furrows and pressurized systems save large amount of water
• Using organic mulch across plants retrieve moisture and hence saves water
• Turn off water while brushing
• Collect the water used for rinsing fruits and vegetables which can be reused to water houseplants.
• Check pipes and faucets for leaks regularly
• Do not dispose medicines, paints or other pollutants through the sink
• If we use less water than pressure on pressure on sewage treatment facility will be less as a result less energy will be utilized for water heating.
• Moreover using alternative source of energy saves water and thus saves energy
Hence, water conservation can be considered as one of the most efficient and environment friendly method to reduce our demand of water.