Water Conservation

Wastage of Water

Wasting water has become a significant

environmental problem, both at consumer and

industrial levels. Hence, it has become important

for individuals and businesses alike to find out ways to reduce the wastage of water and

conserve it.

What is water conservation?

Water conservation simply refers to reducing the usage of water and

recycling waste water for different purposes, such

as cleaning, manufacturing and

agricultural irrigation. This method definitely accounts as the most

efficient and cost effective way to control the use of

water

Ways to conserve

At Home• Shorten your shower by a

minute or two and you'll save up to 150 gallons per month.

• Monitor your water bill for unusually high use. Your bill and water meter are tools that can help you discover leaks.

• Grab a wrench and fix that leaky faucet. It's simple, inexpensive, and you can save 140 gallons a week.

• Teach children to turn off faucets tightly after each use

• Turn off the water while brushing your teeth! This will, on the average, save 3 gallons of water for each time you brush.

In the Outdoors• Use a bucket of water to

clean your car instead of a hose

• Sweep sidewalks, driveways and patios instead of hosing.

• Clean gutters and downspouts manually, without using a hose.

• Cultivate the soil regularly so water can penetrate and develop a good root system.

In IndustriesFood ProcessorsFood processing companies typicallyuse water for washing andsanitation, cooling and heating,processing food products and other functions.Typically, the opportunities forwater conservation include:— Reusing water in anotherProcess (i.e., using rinse water incooling towers)— Modifying processes toconsume less water— Recycling water within aspecific process (where healthregulations allow)— Modifying cooling towers torecycle water

Hotels and MotelsHospitality industry businesses,primarily hotels and motels, usewater for a variety of functionsincluding laundry, preparation offood, cooling and heating, andlandscaping. Typically the largest of water use occurs inguest rooms . Therefore , many ofthe water conservation approachesthat have been successfully used toreduce water among residentialcustomers (such as installation ofultra-low-flush toilets, low-flowshowerheads, and faucet aerators)a re recommended for hotels andmotels.

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Done by Sharanya