WATER CONSERVATION

First, we have to question ourselves that why we need water conservation, besides the fact that of total areas of earth 70% are water. However, of the total water only 15-20% is fresh water, which is used for drinking purpose. The answer is due to the effects of global warming, changing rain patterns & uncontrolled water use have set off policy alarm belts the world over with India. In addition to these, it was predicted that 40% of Indians are live in its cities by 2030, poses an entirely new dimension of stress on fresh water supply system. The given below information illustrates clearly the necessities of water conservation.

       3.57 million People die each year from water relate diseases, of them 84% are aged group 0-14 yrs. 98% of water related deaths occur in the developing world. 884 million people lack access to safe water supplies, which counts approx. 1 in 8 people.

        In every 15 secs. A child dies from water related disease, which equals to four deaths per minutes.

Problem in India- 1.Health problem occurs in India due to the Arsenic & Fluoride in ground water.

                       2. Environment like the receding level of ground water & deterioration of water quality.

                        3. Social issues like awareness about efficient usage & proper waste disposal methods.

                        4. Lack of technical issues like leakage & irregular monitoring of water quality.

Percentage of households having access to piped water in India:-

URBAN POOR	URBAN NON-POOR	URBAN OVERALL	RURAL OVERALL	INDIA
18.5	62.2	50.7	11.8	24.5

Source-CII & Pricewaterhousecoopers.