"Water conservation includes all the policies, strategies and activities to sustainably manage the natural resource of fresh water, to protect the hydrosphere, and to meet the current and future human demand (thus avoiding water scarcity)."
Strategies for conserving water resources, including the use of low-flow fixtures and rainwater harvesting.
Water Footprint: Understanding how much water is required to produce goods and services.
Water Efficiency: Measures to reduce the amount of water used in practical applications.
Rainwater Harvesting: Collecting and storing rainwater for later use.
Greywater Recycling: Treating water from sinks, showers and washing machines for reuse in non-potable applications.
Water Saving Devices: Technology that significantly reduces water usage for specific applications.
Drought Resistance: Landscaping design that reduces the amount of water required to maintain flora and fauna.
Water Management System: A comprehensive system to manage and reduce water consumption in buildings, including monitoring and preventing leaks.
Water Recycling: The process of treating and reusing water for the same purpose it was initially used for.
Water Conservation Law: Understanding and complying with laws governing water conservation measures.
Low Impact Development: Sustainable land development practices that aim to reduce water consumption while minimizing environmental impact.
Permeable Pavement: Porous materials used in paving applications to allow water to soak into the ground, reducing runoff and recharging groundwater.
Xeriscaping: Water-conserving landscaping with drought-resistant and native plant species.
Efficient Irrigation: Strategies to reduce water usage in irrigation, including drip systems and soil management.
Educational Outreach: Programs to engage the public and raise awareness about the need for water conservation.
Sustainable Design: Intentional design that considers the environmental impact of a building or development, including water conservation measures.
Low-flow toilets: Toilets use water in large volumes, a low-flow toilet reduces the amount of water used for flushing without compromising its efficiency.
Faucet aerators: Faucet aerators reduce the water flow from the tap by adding air to the water stream, which means users get the same experience with less water use.
Greywater reuse: Greywater includes wastewater from household tasks like showering, laundry, and handwashing, it can be reused for tasks like irrigation, toilet flushing, and laundry.
Rainwater harvesting: Rainwater is collected and stored for later use, this helps in reducing dependence on municipal water supply.
Xeriscaping: Xeriscaping refers to landscaping with plants that require minimal water. Planting native/adaptive plant varieties with smart soil and irrigation management can significantly reduce water consumption.
Water-efficient appliances: Water efficient dishwashers, washing machines, and other appliances that use minimum water can decrease water bills and therefore conserve water.
Leak detection and repair: Leaks in pipes or faucets can waste huge amounts of water, regular checks and leak detection checks save water wastage.
Efficient irrigation practices: Drip irrigation and other hard water systems are effective ways to irrigate without excess wastage.
Water-harvesting roofs: Rainwater can be harvested with the help of roofs that can collect and store water.
Dual-flush toilets: Dual flush toilets have two buttons to flush, one for liquid waste and one for solid waste, depending on the type of waste it eliminates water wastage.
Water metering and billing: Metering and billing encourage people to monitor their water use and pay for it, thus curbing wastage.
Waterless urinals: Waterless urinals use no water, reducing the amount used in restrooms by a considerable amount.
Soil moisture sensors: Soil moisture sensors ensure that the gardens or agriculture lands get just the right amount of water, thus reducing wastage.
Gray water heat recovery: Gray water heat recovery systems capture energy from wastewater streams and recycle it to provide warm shower or sink water.
Cooling tower water conservation: Cooling tower water conservation refers to the practice of reducing wastage of water in cooling towers that are used for air conditioning in public spaces like office buildings, hospitals, etc.
Aquaponics: Aquaponics involve the use of a closed ecosystem where water is recycled and reused for growing fish and plants thus reducing wastage.
Smart irrigation controllers: These controllers use advanced technology to measure moisture levels, weather conditions, and other factors in determining the amount of water needed for irrigation.
Maintenance of water supply: Proper maintenance of water supply systems ensure minimal wastage due to leaks or other issues with the water supply network.
Zero-liquid discharge technologies: This refers to the practice of treating and reusing wastewater effluent in industrial processes, so that none of the water is released into the environment.
Water-efficient industrial processes: Technologies that reduce water use related to manufacturing or industrial processes.
"Population, household size and growth, and affluence all affect how much water is used."
"Factors such as climate change have increased pressures on natural water resources, especially in manufacturing and agricultural irrigation."
"Many countries have already implemented policies aimed at water conservation, with much success."
"The key activities to conserve water are: any beneficial reduction in water loss, use and waste of resources, avoiding any damage to water quality; and improving water management practices that reduce the use or enhance the beneficial use of water."
"Technology solutions exist for households, commercial, and agricultural applications."
"Water conservation programs involved in social solutions are typically initiated at the local level, by either municipal water utilities or regional governments."
"To sustainably manage the natural resource of fresh water, to protect the hydrosphere, and to meet the current and future human demand (thus avoiding water scarcity)."
"Population, household size and growth, and affluence all affect how much water is used."
"Factors such as climate change have increased pressures on natural water resources, especially in manufacturing and agricultural irrigation."
"The key activities to conserve water are: any beneficial reduction in water loss, use and waste of resources, avoiding any damage to water quality; and improving water management practices that reduce the use or enhance the beneficial use of water."
"Technology solutions exist for households, commercial, and agricultural applications."
"Water conservation programs involved in social solutions are typically initiated at the local level, by either municipal water utilities or regional governments."
"Population, household size and growth, and affluence all affect how much water is used."
"To sustainably manage the natural resource of fresh water, to protect the hydrosphere, and to meet the current and future human demand (thus avoiding water scarcity)."
"Many countries have already implemented policies aimed at water conservation, with much success."
"The key activities to conserve water are: any beneficial reduction in water loss, use and waste of resources, avoiding any damage to water quality; and improving water management practices that reduce the use or enhance the beneficial use of water."
"Factors such as climate change have increased pressures on natural water resources, especially in manufacturing and agricultural irrigation."
"Factors such as climate change have increased pressures on natural water resources, and many countries have implemented water conservation policies to mitigate these effects."
"Water conservation programs involved in social solutions are typically initiated at the local level, by either municipal water utilities or regional governments."