Conservation of water ( Eco Club'13)
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India has only 4% of the world's fresh water resources to support 16% of the global population. By 2025, two-thirds of people worldwide will live in water-stressed conditions due to declining fresh water availability. In response, the Indian government declared 2013 the Water Conservation Year to promote strategies like rainwater harvesting, which increases water availability while protecting the environment and water tables. Common water conservation practices include fixing leaks, which account for 13.7% of residential water use, and reducing toilet, shower, and faucet water consumption.
Conservation of water ( Eco Club'13)
- 2. 40% 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.
- 3. With per capita availability of water depleting at a faster pace , the government has approved a proposal to declare 2013 as Water Conservation Year.
- 5. Rain Water Harvesting Some 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.
- 8. Dishwasher – 1.4% Bath – 1.7% Leaks – 13.7% Other – 2.3% Toilet – 26.8% Faucet – 15.7% Shower – 16.7% Clothes Washer – 21.7% Source: Awwa Research Foundation (1999)