A drop of water worths like a gold coin to a thirsty person

Water is the basis for life.It is very essential to conserve water and to protect water from being polluted.Water conservation is the practice of using water efficiently to reduce unnecessary water usage. Water conservation is important because fresh clean water is a limited resource, as well as a costly one.

Watershed management is the comprehensive method to conserve water not only during heavy rains when rivers and tanks are overflowing but also during dry season when they are devoid of water.Linking rivers which have surplus water with rivers in deficit areas is a wise suggestion to manage the problems of flood and drought.

The majority of household water use comes from toilets, washing machines, showers, baths, faucets and leaks.

Some Common practices of conservation of water

⭐Usage of washing machine and dish washers only when they are loaded fully.

⭐ Turning off the faucets while brushing the teeth.

⭐Using a low flow shower heads and faucet aerators.

⭐Rainwater harvesting methods and construction of small check dams to arrest water from runoff and to store water for ground water recharge.

⭐ Recycling of water wherever it is possible.

⭐Grow more trees.Trees act as sponge in absorbing excess water and recharge the underground water reserve.

⭐ Wastage of water must be avoided wherever possible.