Soilcoat

Rainwater harvesting is one of the most important measures towards water conservation. It refers to the accumulation and deposition of rainwater for reuse before it reaches the aquifer. Uses include water for garden, water for livestock, water for irrigation, and indoor heating for houses etc.. It has proved to be advantageous in several ways. First of all, it makes use of a natural resource and prevents soil erosion and runoff. It also helps avoid contamination of water with chemicals and pesticides. It has proved to be an excellent source of water for irrigation of landscapes, for which one doesn't even need filtration. Home systems are relatively simple to install and help cut the water bill down.

How about some rainwater harvesting on your way to work?

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Cartoons on Water Conservation

Water conservation encompasses the policies, strategies and activities to manage fresh water as a sustainable resource to protect the water environment and to meet current and future human demand. Energy conservation, habitat conservation and sustainability are the three main goals of water conservation policies. A wide variety of solutions have been proposed and implemented ranging from home to community solutions, but a lot still remains to be accomplished considering the amount of water that is wasted everyday.

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