Water conservation is using water sustainably and responsibly managing consumption in order to avoid freshwater waste. It is every policy and practice that aims to preserve water resources and combat the degradation of water resources. Water is a finite resource and the conservation of this natural resource is extremely critical!

 

 

Importance of Water Conservation

 

 

  • 70% of the earth is made up of water
  • Only 3% of that is fresh water with 0.5% usable for human consumption
  • The remaining 2.5% of that freshwater is in ice caps, glaciers, atmosphere, soil, or polluted
  • With such a small percentage of Earth’s water fit for consumption, it only makes sense that we conserve this precious resource

 

 

  • Conserving minimizes the effects of drought and water shortages
  • Low water supply results in higher prices which can lead to political upheaval, low food supply, health hazards, and more
  • Ever-increasing population rates require much more water
  • It is crucial to conserve this valuable resource!

 

 

What Are The Different Ways Water Is Conserved?

  • Effective engineering water-saving technologies
  • Water reclamation, water recycling, water reuse
  • Water conservation policies and acts
  • Desalinating our water supply
  • Nonprofits, for-profits, clubs, organizations, and groups rallying for change
  • Municipal, state, and federal legislative changes

 

 

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