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Importance of Conservation of Water

With only 1% of water available for human consumtion,doesn't it make sense that we should treat our water supply with more respect? Water conservation should not be considered an option any longer. Current circumstances require our full attention if we hope to thrive as a civilization. If these statements sound dramatic, it is because much of the world is currently suffering due to a lack of clean water. 

it is time to wake up and take responsiblity. Its is easy to practice water conversation at homebut there is more to be done. Our world needs help on a commercial level as well so that our waste can be controlled in such areas as agriculture and irrigation.

 Let's act now, so our kids will have a brighter, greener future!

Singapore Highlights Water Conservation And Sustainability

"Singapore has built up a robust, diversified and sustainable water supply but we cannot take the ready availability of clean water for granted, says Dr Yaacob Ibrahim."
He added that Singaporeans can do their part to conserve water and keep our water catchments and waterways clean, so that we can continue to ensure a clean and sustainable water for all.


Ensuring water sustainability
To encourage the public to use water prudently and reduce their daily water usage by 10 litres a day, PUB launched the 10-Litre Challenge in 2006. While Singaporeans have been supportive of water conservation and have enabled us to reduce our per capita domestic water consumption from 165 litres per day in 2003 to 155 litres per day in 2009, our eventual target is to achieve a per capita domestic water consumption of 140 litres per day by 2030.
To continue to ensure water for all, I urge Singaporeans to play your part to conserve water wherever possible. By reducing water consumption by 10 litres a day, we will be able to save enough water to fill more than 6,000 Olympic-size swimming pools in a year.

Singapore water supply.

Accoring to my research,Singapore has a land area of 714.3 sq km (Statistics Singapore, 2011), which is about 3.5 times of Washington D.C. However, unlike other countries, Singapore lacks natural resources. There is a need to ensure the supply of water for the growing population.With the lack of natural freshwater lake and Singapore’s limited water catchment areas, Singapore managed to increase the water supply with the help of our neighboring country, Malaysia. Initially, 80% of Singapore’s water supply came from our neighboring country (Chowdury, 2009). However, this over reliance acted as a weakness to this country.Singapore’s water supply comes from four channels (Public Utilities Board, 2012):

a) Local Catchment Areas

The local catchment areas consist of rivers and reservoirs. In Singapore, there are a total of 17 reservoirs and 27 rivers (Public Utilities Board, 2012).

b) Imported Water

Our imported water mainly comes from Malaysia and the agreement will end in 2061 (Public Utilities Board,2012). Currently, 40% of the water is imported from Malaysia (Chee, 2010).

c) NEWater

NEWater treats used water with reverse osmosis water, making water to be recyclable. There are altogether 4 plants of NEWater in Singapore – Ulu Panda, Changi, Bedok and Kranji. NEWater produces 30% of our nation’s water needs (Public Utilities Board, 2012).

d) Desalinated Water

Desalinated water comes from seawater, and it is based on reverse osmosis. Water desalination fulfills 10% of our nation’s water needs (Public Utilities Board, 2012).

So we have to start conserving water! :D

video:water. By GOODmagazine.

Water.

water conversation video~

Water conversation video,by GOODMagazine.

Why?

WHY CONSERVE?

Water conservation is the most cost-effective and environmentally sound way to reduce our demand for water. This stretches our supplies farther, and protects places like Mono Lake. For example, the city of Los Angeles has grown by one million people since the 1970s, but still uses the same amount of water. Using less water also puts less pressure on our sewage treatment facilities, and uses less energy for water heating.

SAVING WATER SAVES ENERGY

Saving water also saves energy. 6.5% of the energy used in the state of California is for pumping and treating water—in fact, pumping water south (and uphill) in the State Water Project accounts for 2–3% of all the electricity used in the state. And for your personal energy bill, using less hot water saves on water heating. On the flip side, saving energy and using alternative energy saves water—electricity production from fossil fuels and nuclear energy is responsible for 39% of all freshwater withdrawals in the nation.

Tips on how to conserve water.

Kitchen:

• Install a low-flow faucet aerator, which can cut water use in half.
• Soak pots and pans before washing. When washing dishes by hand, fill one sink or basin with soapy water.
• Fill the basin or a pan with water to wash fruits and vegetables.

Bathroom:

• Take a five-minute shower.
• Turn the tap water off while brushing your teeth,  shaving, or washing your face.

Water conservation.

Water conservation can be defined as:

1. Any beneficial reduction in water loss, use or waste as well as the preservation of water quality.
2. A reduction in water use accomplished by implementation of water conservation or water efficiency measures; or,
3. Improved water management practices that reduce or enhance the beneficial use of water.

A water conservation measure is an action, behavioral 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).