2.20 Describe the method of water conservation? Why is it necessary?
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Conserving water is important because it keeps water pure and clean while protecting the environment. Conserving water means using our water supply wisely and be responsible. As every individual depends on water for livelihood, we must learn how to keep our limited supply of water pure and away from pollution.
WATER CONSERVATION- Conservation of water refers to the preservation, control, development and management of water and its resources.
METHOD-1) Keeping the tap closed when not in use.
2)Always have a measure of how many buckets of water is wasted in a day and try to reduce.
3)Incorporate Water Conservation Into Your Landscaping.
4) Compost Food Waste Instead of Using Your Garbage Disposal.
5) Install a Rain Barrel. (rain barrel means Rain barrels capture water from a roof and hold it for later use such as on lawns, gardens or indoor plants).
6) Practising rainwater harvesting to reduce the wastage of rainwater.
It is necessary because -
it keeps water pure and clean while protecting the environment. ... Only 2% of the Earth's fresh supply of water is locked in ice caps and glaciers, while 97,5% of the earth's water is saltwater. Conserving water involves refraining from water pollution.Also Conserving water helps us by supplying more amount of water for longer usage. It has become necessary in all areas because these natural resources are reducing along with the increasing population and their usages. Keeping the tap closed when not in use. Check for the openings or leaks in water distribution pipes.