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CAMBRIDGE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
WATER CONSERVATION
AICTE ACTIVITY
ANURAG DEEP
1CD21IS013
ISE (3A)

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Water conservation refers to any beneficial reduction of water usage, loss
or waste.
It also includes the strategies and activities to manage and
protect water resources to meet the demand for human
consumption.
What is water conservation?

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Next to air, water is our most precious resource. We cannot live without
water.
Saving water helps to preserve our environment.
Water goes through a cycle of evaporation and condensation therefore
is constantly available and so, some people think it is unimportant
to conserve water.
Why conserve water?

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Water Shortage:Dry conditions are causing
reservoirs to dry up and wildfires to ignite.
Food Shortage:Crops need water to grow, so if its supply
diminishes, food prices will rise and more people will
experience food insecurity.
Ecological Consequences:More than half of the
Earth's wetlands have dried up or been destroyed.
What if we don’t save water?

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ash laundry & dishes with full loads.
lways turn off running water.
ake shorter showers.
liminate any and all leaks.
educe the flow of toilets & showerheads.
How can we conserve water?

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Grey water is tap water soiled by use in washing machines,
showers, and bathroom sinks that is not sanitary, but also not
toxic.
Commercial Rainwater Harvesting for buildings with large roof
area.
Construction and maintenance of dams and other
water reservoirs.
Installing water meters, reduction of water pressure
Monitoring water usage by industries.
How to save water on large scale?

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Protects drinking water resources.
Minimizes water pollution and health risks.
Reduces the need for costly water supply and new wastewater
treatment facilities.
Maintains the health of aquatic environments.
Saves energy used to pump, heat, and treat water.
Saves money.
Benefits of water conservation

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Initiatives
Jal Jagruti Abhiyan by The Art Of Living.
Command Area Development and Water
Management
(CADWM) Programme by Government of India.
Water Harvesting Project in Panipat by PepsiCo India.
Artificial recharge of ground water done by Tata Steel
India.