Sustainable Water Conservation Strategies. A Global Priority
Rhoda Kariuki
Academic Paper from the year 2023 in the subject Economy - Environment economics, grade: A, , language: English, abstract: The topic of this essay is "Water Conservation Strategies and Their Impact". It comprehensively covers the current global priority of water conservation due to freshwater scarcity. There are sustainable strategies used in water conservation, potential solutions to water problems, and even the outcomes. Effective conservation strategies are both individual and collective efforts where the reduction of water usage can be done through fixtures, behavior changes, and reuse to contribute to conservation. There is a need to implement sustainable agricultural practices, promote water-efficient industries and invest in technologies that advocate water treatment and distribution. The potential solutions to water problems are inclusive of demand and supply side strategies. The supply side is the construction of water storage facilities and the implementation of rainwater harvesting methods and desalination processes. The demand side focuses on water management through pricing, water-efficient practices, and public awareness campaigns. Water conservation efforts have led to reduced water consumption, improved water quality, and increased resilience to droughts and climate impact changes.
