Question

Suggest some ways for the conservation of water resource.

Answer 1

Water is an important natural resource and is the very basis of our life. The best way to conserve water is by its judicious use. Following are some steps we can take to conserve water:

• (i) A large quantity of water is used for irrigation and there is an urgent need for proper water management in the irrigation sector. Drip irrigation and sprinkles can save between 30 to 60 percent of water.
  
• (ii) There is a large scale pollution of water as a result of industrialization and urbanization. This trend has got to be checked.
  
• (iii) The demand for water for domestic use can be reduced. The raw water used for cleaning, gardening etc a lot of fresh potable water can be saved. Water used in kitchen sinks, wash basin and in a bathroom can be collected into a tank and reused for flushing toilets and gardening also.