The case study discusses the importance of water conservation, emphasizing its role in managing water resources and addressing issues like water and food shortages. It outlines strategies for conserving water, such as reducing waste at home, utilizing grey water, and implementing rainwater harvesting. Various benefits of water conservation initiatives are highlighted, including improved environmental health and reduced costs associated with water supply and treatment.

1. Case study
By Nidhi Vispute

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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.