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The document discusses the importance of water conservation, highlighting that less than 1% of Earth's water is available for human use. It outlines techniques such as rainwater harvesting and watershed management to conserve water, detailing their advantages and disadvantages. The conclusion emphasizes that water conservation is essential for sustainability and reducing dependence on groundwater.

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Water

The document discusses the importance of water conservation, highlighting that less than 1% of Earth's water is available for human use. It outlines techniques such as rainwater harvesting and watershed management to conserve water, detailing their advantages and disadvantages. The conclusion emphasizes that water conservation is essential for sustainability and reducing dependence on groundwater.

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WATER CONSERVATION

WATER CONSERVATION
RAINWATER HARVESTING
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
IMPORTANCE OF WATER:
 WATER IS A VITAL COMPONENT OF LIFE ON EARTH AND IS
ESSENTIAL FOR THE SURVIVAL OF ALL LIVING THINGS.
 WATER MAKES UP ABOUT 60% OF A HUMAN'S BODY WEIGHT
AND IS ESSENTIAL FOR MANY BODILY FUNCTIONS.
 LESS THAN 1% OF THE EARTH'S WATER IS AVAILABLE FOR
HUMAN USE. WHILE EARTH HAS A LOT OF WATER, 99.7% OF IT
IS IN THE OCEANS, ATMOSPHERE, ICE CAPS, AND SOILS.
 WATER IS USED IN OUR DAILY LIFE FOR CLEANING, DRINKING,
WASHING CLOTHES, AND GROWING FOOD.
 TO CONSERVE WATER, WE CAN PRESERVE AND UTILIZE
RAINWATER, AND BE MINDFUL OF OUR WATER USAGE.
What is water conservation?
The process of saving water for future utilization
is called WATER CONSERVATION.
Rain is the principle source of fresh water.
The other sources of water are
lakes,rivers,oceans and streams.
Water conservation refers to any beneficial
reduction of water usage,loss or waste.
Conservation of water mainly refers
to PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND CONTROL THE
USAGE OF WATER AND ITS RESOURCES.
TECHNIQUES TO CONSERVE WATER
 There many ways to conserve water like grey water
systems,efficient irrigation , water storage and recycling and
rainwater harvesting. Now let us talk about rainwater
harvesting and a managing technique watershed
management.
 Rainwater harvesting and watershed management are water
conservation techniques that can help improve water quality
and availability.
 Rainwater harvesting collects and stores rain for later use,
while watershed management involves managing land and
water resources within a watershed.
RAINWATER HARVESTING
Rainwater harvesting is the process of collecting and storing
rainwater for future use. It’s a simple eco-friendly and cost-
effective way to conserve water.
Basic components:
 Catchment area(roof or surface)
 Gutters and downspouts
 Storage tank(above or below ground)
 Treatment and filtration systems(optional)
 Distribution system (pipes and pumps)
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
 Conserves water  Space requirements
 Decreases the bills  Unreliable rainfall
 Reduces stormwater  Maintainence
runoff and erosion.  Mosquito breeding
 Reduces flooding in  Sedimentation
low-lying areas.
 Can be used for irrigation,
toilet flushing and washing-

machines.
 Decreases demand on
municipal water supplies.
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
 Watershed management is the process of studying
and managing a watershed's land use and water to
improve the quality of water and natural resources,
and to reduce the negative effects of flooding,
drought, and water pollution.
 A watershed is an area of land that drains into a
river, lake, or aquifer.
 Watershed management involves implementing land
use and water management practices to care for
natural resources in a way that supports human
needs for water, food, fiber, energy, and habitation.
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
 Improved water  Watershed building
quality involves huge costs
 Groundwater recharge  require regular
 Reduced flooding and maintenance
droughts  Depends on rainfall of
 It helps to increase the area
production of crops.  Sometimes it leads to
 prevent land deforestation and loss
degradation of bio-diversity
CONCLUSION
 Water conservation is not a choice but
a necessity.
 The implementation of rainwater
harvesting systems in [community] is
an important step towards reducing
the dependence on groundwater and
other sources of water.
 Watershed management is a critical
approach to address water-related
challenges, conserving natural
resources, and promoting sustainable
development in india.
THANK YOU
__T.BINDHU PRIYA

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