Water conservation is important for two main reasons: sustainability and energy conservation. Withdrawal of fresh water from ecosystems should not exceed natural replacement rates to ensure availability for future generations. Minimizing water use also helps conserve energy by reducing the need for pumping, delivery, and waste water treatment which require significant energy. While the water cycle naturally cleans and recycles water, human usage exceeds replenishment rates, depleting fresh water supplies as seen in India. Water conservation techniques like fixing leaks, running full loads of dishes and laundry, and limiting shower time can help solve this problem.