Thursday, 14 July 2011

Water conservation

Water conservation refers to reducing the usage of water and recycling of waste water for different purposes such as cleaning, manufacturing, and agricultural irrigation.

Water conservation
Water conservation can be defined as:
Any beneficial reduction in water loss, use or waste as well as the preservation of water quality.
A reduction in water use accomplished by implementation of water conservation or water efficiency measures; or,
Improved water management practices that reduce or enhance the beneficial use of water. A water conservation measure is an action, behavioural change, device, technology, or improved design or process implemented to reduce water loss, waste, or use. Water efficiency is a tool of water conservation. That results in more efficient water use and thus reduces water demand. The value and cost-effectiveness of a water efficiency measure must be evaluated in relation to its effects on the use and cost of other natural resources (e.g. energy or chemicals).

1 comment:

  1. Hi,

    I wanted to send you a quick note because I read what you wrote about water conservation above.

    I just finished helping to create an infographic about how much fresh water goes into things we do and consume. The idea is to bring a little extra awareness to what our every day impact is.

    Some of the information was pretty surprising! I had no idea just how much water is needed to produce some of the foods I eat...

    Anyway, after reading what you wrote, I thought you might like to use the infographic on New Roots Community Farm in City Heights.

    It's totally free to use, of course. If you do use it, please link back to the original source so anyone else that would like to use it can too.

    The infographic is here in the original post link: http://www.lochnesswatergardens.com/pondblog/how-much-water/


    Thanks!!

    ~ Mel

    Melanie Palmero, Loch Ness Water Gardens
    Tel: (864) 538-0022 | Mobile: (404) 384-7268
    melanie@lochnesswatergardens.com | www.LochNessWaterGardens.com

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