Introduction

Water is the most precious gift of nature. It has no taste, no smell and no colour. It is found everywhere and the other name of it is life. We find it in tanks, ponds, wells, rivers and springs. Almost three-fourth of the earth is water. We should conserve and save water so as to protect the water environment.

Benefits of Water

Without water nothing can live. Both animals and plants need water to live. It is the source of all life on earth.

We drink water, cook in water, bathe in water and wash in water. We use water to clean our clothes, utensils, floors, etc. The farmers need water for growing crops and plants. It is also used in generating hydro-electricity.

Why we should Save Water?

We should save water on account of following reasons:

1. To ensure adequate supply of water for our future generation.
2. Though a large quantity of water can be recycled, but it consumes large amount of power, energy and money.
3. Clean water in lakes, oceans, rivers ensures healthy life of water animals.
4. Millions of people around the world are still deprived of clean and safe drinking water.

How to Save Water?

1. Stop the misuse of water.
2. Manage the usage of water properly.
3. Stop discharging pollutants without proper treatment.
4. Take efforts in maintaining the quality of water.
5. Stop wastage of water in our toilet.
6. Promote rain-water harvesting and irrigation projects.

Last update: 03.08.2015