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Ouseph Joy (7225)
Binnu Jacob (7141)
WATER IS A VERY IMPORTANT
RESOURCE IN OUR LIFE . WATER IS
BECOMING SCARCE DUE TO INCREASE
IN POPULATION, INDUSTRIES AND
AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND DUE TO
POOR RAINFALL.
Water Conservation
Water conservation refers to reducing the
usage of water and recycling of waste water
for different purposes like domestic usage,
industries, agriculture etc.
Water conservation can be done through
what you do, not by what you know.
Water Conservation
Themethod of recharging ground water by
harvesting rainwater is gaining importance in
many cities.
The first thing you should do is check for leaks in taps, pipes, and dishwasher hoses which
can cause over 2,000 liters of water per month to be wasted.
Repairing any leaks will save you a ton of money and you will also be saving the environment
In the same way that you can buy renewable energy, you can also buy water efficient taps
that will make the most of your water and will ensure that you are not wasting any while the
tap is running.
To save both water and energy, if you're not already using green energy, then you should
wait until your dishwasher is completely full before running it. On average, dishwashers use
approximately 40 litres of water per load, but thanks to features that some dishwasher have,
you can specify that it is a light load, or rinse only, or air dry. All of these features allow you
to save both water and energy.
IS THERE A NEED FOR WATER
CONSERVATION?
Survival & development
Irrigation
Domestic needs
Industrial needs
Generation of electricity
People use our water faster then the planet can replenish it
For fish and animals
Using water wisely saves energy
IS THERE A NEED FOR WATER
CONSERVATION?
It is a resource that is a benefit to everyone.
To save money. Lower consumption means lower water bills.
To keep rates low. Maximizing current water supplies helps defer the need to develop
new, more expensive sources of water.
To prepare for a drought. Many areas of the country have experienced drought
conditions in the past few years. Water conservation helps prepare for these worst of
times.
To comply with regulations. Many states and local regulators have established efficient
water use regulations
IS THERE A NEED FOR WATER
CONSERVATION?
Flood :
Destroys life and property
Soil erosion
Drought :
Depletion of ground water levels & soil moisture
Reduction in stream flow
Leads to serious economic consequences and untold human misery.
Cloud seeding is very expensive
The better alternatives appears to be conserve resources ,
Use carefully and Recycle water
How to conserve A brief introduction
Indoors:-
Low-flow, water-saving shower heads
Faucet aerators
Repair leaks in your faucets and toilets
Use your dishwasher and clothes washer only when you have a
full load
Outdoors:-
Attach a pistol-type sprayer to the end of your garden hose
Water your lawn only when necessary
Other Water Saving Tips to Consider
Indoors:-
Take short showers instead of baths
Avoid flushing your toilet unnecessarily
Turn off the faucet while you shave or brush your teeth
Avoid running water in the shower while you shampoo or soap up
Outdoors:-
Use mulch around trees and shrubs and in garden beds
Consider using a drip irrigation system in your garden
Use only plant varieties that are well adapted to your locality and soil
conditions
Use the rain water collected from your roof downspouts for watering your
garden and flower beds
Sweep walkways and driveways
METHODS OF CONSERVATION OF
WATER
RIVER VALLEY PROJECTS
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
RIVER VALLEY PROJECTS
Projects
on valley portion of the river to store water
during monsoon and to supply when in need of water.
Used
to:
Meet agricultural demands
Generate electricity
Drinking water supply
Raising fish culture
Navigation
Recreational purposes
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
PRACTICES
Watershed is the areas, draining the precipitation or a catchment
of a river basin.
REFERANCES
It raises awareness
Records of meter reading can be used to identify
Changes in the water use
Possible problems in the system
Provides baseline information on quantities water use, the
seasonal and hourly patterns of water use, and the quantities and
quality of water use in individual processes
Submetering helps account for water usage and can help in the
process of leak detection.
LEAK DETECTION
Repairing leaks saves money on water bills. The early detection of leaks also reduces
the chances that leaks will cause major property damage.
Different methods of leak detection:
Sounding
Water meters ( pressure loss in water)
Automated Sensors/telemetry
Visual inspection program
WATER AUDITS
Large-landscape audits
REDUCING WATER PRESSURE
Decreases leakage
Decreases System deterioration
Reduses wear on end use fixtures and appliances
Method:
By installing pressure reducing valves
Inserting Flow resistors
WATER RECYCLING
Water recycling is the reuse of water for the same application for which it
was originally used.
Turn off water required for film processing or cooling in the X-ray
department when not in use.
Recycle water where feasible, consistent with state and county
requirements.
Use full loads in sanitizer, sterilizer, dishwasher, and washing
machines.
Overhaul faulty steam traps on sterilizers.
Replace equipment with water-saving models.
Reduce the load on air conditioning units by shutting off air
conditioning when and where it is not needed.
Recover condensate and use it as make-up water
BATHROOM WATER
Water stored for long periods of time will stagnate and become a
health hazard
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