Water conservation
Water Conservation
Water conservation (/ˈwɔːtər ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən/) refers to the reduction of water usage and the protection of water quality. This is done through various means, such as efficient water use and the prevention of water pollution.
Etymology
The term "water conservation" is derived from the English words "water" and "conservation". "Water" comes from the Old English "wæter", while "conservation" is derived from the Latin "conservare", meaning "to keep, preserve".
Related Terms
- Water Efficiency: The minimized use of water to achieve a given result.
- Water Management: The activity of planning, developing, distributing and managing the optimum use of water resources.
- Water Recycling: The process of converting waste water into water that can be reused for other purposes.
- Water Reuse: The use of treated wastewater for beneficial purposes such as agricultural and landscape irrigation, industrial processes, toilet flushing, and replenishing a ground water basin.
- Water Sustainability: The continual supply of clean water for human uses and for other living beings without causing harm to the environment.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Water conservation
- Wikipedia's article - Water conservation
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