How To Preserve Water Resources...

INTRODUCTION
Ocean water may cover more than 70 percent of the Earth’s

surface, but thirsty humans rely on finite supplies of
freshwater to stay alive. And with exploding human
population growth, especially in poor countries, these finite
supplies get quickly spoken for. Further, in places without
proper sanitation, water can become tainted with any
number of diseases and parasites.
Water Scarcity Likely to Increase as Population Grows

According to the World Bank, as many as two billion people lack adequate
sanitation facilities to protect them from water-borne disease, while a billion lack
access to clean water altogether. According to the United Nations, which has
declared 2005-2015 the “Water for Life” decade, 95 percent of the world’s cities
still dump raw sewage into their water supplies. Thus it should come as no surprise
to know that 80 percent of all the health maladies in developing countries can be
traced back to unsanitary water.Sandra Postel, author of the 1998 book, predicts
big water availability problems as populations of so-called “water-stressed”
countries jump perhaps six fold over the next 30 years. “It raises tons of issues
about water and agriculture, growing enough food, providing for all the material
needs that people demand as incomes increase, and providing drinking water,” says
Postel.
Developed Nations Using Disproportionate Amount of Water

Developed countries aren’t immune to freshwater problems either. Researchers
found a six-fold increase in water use for only a two-fold increase in population
size in the United States since 1900. Such a trend reflects the connection between
higher living standards and increased water usage, and underscores the need for
more sustainable management and use of water supplies even in more developed
societies.
Environmentalists Oppose Desalination Solution

With world population expected to pass nine billion by mid-century, solutions to
water scarcity problems are not going to come easy. Some have suggested that
technology-such as large-scale saltwater desalination plants could generate more
freshwater for the world to use. But environmentalists argue that depleting ocean
water is no answer and will only create other big problems. In any case, research
and development into improving desalination technologies is ongoing, especially
in Saudi Arabia, Israel and Japan. And already an estimated 11,000 desalination
plants exist in some 120 countries around the world.
Water and Market Economics

Others believe that applying market principles to water would facilitate a more
efficient distribution of supply everywhere. Analysts at the Harvard Middle East
Water Project, for example, advocate assigning a monetary value to freshwater,
rather than considering it a free natural commodity. They say such an approach
could help mitigate the political and security tensions caused by water scarcity.
Personal Action to Conserve Water Resources

As individuals, we can all rein in our own water use to help conserve what is
becoming an ever more precious resource. We can hold off on watering our lawns
in times of drought. And when it does rain, we can gather gutter water in barrels to
feed garden hoses and sprinklers. We can turn off the faucet while we brush our
teeth or shave, and take shorter showers. As Sandra Postel concludes, “Doing more
Water being one of the most essential necessity of life, becoming an
increasing scare resource, needs careful planning and management.
Availability of safe quality drinking water is being reduced due to pollution
from sewage and industrial waste. So water should be meticulously
harnessed and carefully conserved. It should be economically used and
safely disposed off after usage.
The need of the hour is sustainable water management, specially in the

context of meeting the demands of an increasing population. Simply put, it
means managing our finite water resources for present needs while
keeping in mind the future requirement of next generation. It also means
looking at fresh water as an exhaustible, natural and essential resource
and seeing watershed areas as sustainable units of water resource
development and management.
Uttarakhand State, whose glacial peaks and beautiful valleys hold age-old
ecological secretes, is a measure water bank for North India. Its 1917
glaciers spreading over 3550 Sq. km, comprise a perennial source of
water. The state is largely made up of mountainous areas full of forest,
which cradle many rivers and natural water sources. These natural sources
are nourished by rain water, which is the biggest source of water on this
planet.
Ironically, today the people of these mountainous areas are in the vice-like
grip of water scarcity. Increasing population has resulted in an
unsustainable demand for water, soil erosion in watershed areas,
increasing silting of rivers and streams, and depletion of groundwater
reserves.
Uttarakhand receives an average annual rainfall of 1240 mm, much of

which flows into the rivers. If we conserved a bare 0.68% of this rainwater,
it would fulfill the drinking water requirement of Uttarakhand. The
conservation of 2.36% would suffice irrigation requirement. It means the
conservation of a mere 3% of annual rainfall holds the key to the alleviation
of the State woes!
Considering the importance of water as a life sustaining resource we

should launch intensive awareness campaigns for optimum water utilization
and management. We should give information on different techniques of
water collection, conservation and harvesting.
To save water, the ground water table should be properly recharged by

water harvesting schemes (making roof harvesting structures). The ancient
Naulas, Dharas, Gadharas, Khals and Ponds should be protected from
being polluted at their source because these are the main sources of
drinking water schemes. The quality of drinking water should also be
monitored. Further, linking water conservation programs with Income
generating activities will also be beneficial. So water should be save and
conserved.
"Water is the most common substance found on earth, but we can't make or
produce new water," according to Stan Berenbaum, president of American Leak
Detection. "That's why it's so important to conserve and manage the water we
have." That means detecting and fixing leaks in plumbing, swimming pools, and
irrigation in and around your home and focusing on some simple conservation
measures that can add up to big water savings.
Berenbaum recommends starting with a few basic "checks and changes" to jump
start your conservation efforts.
Toilets
 Check for leaks. Drop a teaspoon of food coloring in the toilet tank. If the
color appears in the bowl in about 15 minutes, replace the flapper valve.
 Change to a low-flow toilet to save nearly 3.5 gallons per flush. To save
even more, place an empty plastic water bottle filled with pebbles in the
toilet tank as a simple water displacement device.
And, Berenbaum adds, using simple but effective online tools like the ones shown
below can help you determine if you need to call in a professional to locate and
repair a less obvious leak that could be wasting thousands of gallons of water each
year.
Pool/Spa
Check for constantly running auto-fill, increased use of chemicals and a high
evaporation rate. All could indicate a pool leak. (Note: Normal evaporation is
usually 1/8" to 1/4" with auto-fill off.)
 Tool: The Bucket Test and The Pool Leak Calculator -- to determine if you
have a leak and the rate of water loss, respectively, prior to contacting a
professional like American Leak Detection.
Hidden Leaks
 Check for silent leaks. Often not thought of are hidden leaks the size of a
pinhead in a service line underground or behind a wall, which can waste
enough water annually to fill 12,000 bathtubs to the overflow mark. Monitor
your water bill and usage monthly and annually.
 Tool: The Meter Test for homes -- to determine if you may have a leak prior
to calling an expert such as American Leak Detection.
While designing a home our effort is to showcase as many alternate ,

cost effective , enduring and eco friendly technologies as we can.

A building has essentially about seven broad aspect and areas
that one must focus on.
1. Plinth and foundation : Ensure that you made your final call on the size
of your house and of every space you seek. To make changes after the
foundation is laid can be costly and effective.
2. Walls : Blend of soil and cement blocks , cavity based concreate walls
and natural stone are considered more effective as these materials
consume lesser energy and are easily and locally available. Further
effective insulation shows the rate at which het flows out of the house in
winters and into the house in summers , so less energy is required to heat
or cool the house.
3. Roof : Hollow clay block roofs with pre standard clay channels or
concreate rafters with a thin sheet of concreate that use minimum steel
and cement.
4. Floor : Natural stone which requires no energy is highly prefered

compared to ceramic tiles . Other options such as machine sliced grey
granite and sand stones which are unique can add elegance.
5. Wood work : Avoid wood and save cost while being environment friendly
. Insted you can choose metal frames that are available with lovely finishes
these days and at costs that are attractive. Incase you still insist on wood
you can go for jack wood , neem wood , rubber wood and palm wood.
Lesser the use more you will contribute in depleting new forest for building
a house.
6. Other : Apart from above points discussed above floors and walls of
washrooms , counters , wash basins , type of faucet fittings and sanitary
ware , external facade and painting on internal walls are some of the
factors which should be considered which not only helps in saving money
but also can enhance the look and feel of your new home.
7.Electrical and Water Lines to a house are usually dismissed as an

incidental detail that need to be put in place in a building . If you get a
right professional for planning out these two components you will ensure
tremendous comfort and convenience for yourself over the long years you
will surely spend in your house. The saving you achieve with planning
your sources of water and energy , and their proper use at home can make
for high efficiency .
CONCLUSION
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has operated without a comprehensive
plan that addresses the conservation, recreation and historic needs of Texas. The
Land and Water Resources Conservation and Recreation Plan provides this
important guidance for the Department and fulfills the mandate of TPWD’s Sunset
Legislation. wildlife management areas or historic sites, the investment of
resources for determining the needs of Texas’ waterways and its efforts with
private landowners. It will guide actions on land acquisition and divestiture,
historic site development, partnerships and implementation of programming to
meet Texas’ growing conservation and recreation needs over the next ten years.

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INTRODUCTION

Ocean water may cover more than 70 percent of the Earth’s

Water Scarcity Likely to Increase as Population Grows

Developed Nations Using Disproportionate Amount of Water

Environmentalists Oppose Desalination Solution

Water and Market Economics

Personal Action to Conserve Water Resources

The need of the hour is sustainable water management, specially in the

Uttarakhand receives an average annual rainfall of 1240 mm, much of

Considering the importance of water as a life sustaining resource we

To save water, the ground water table should be properly recharged by

While designing a home our effort is to showcase as many alternate ,

4. Floor : Natural stone which requires no energy is highly prefered

7.Electrical and Water Lines to a house are usually dismissed as an

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