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Water Conservation Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
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CONSERVING OUR WATER RESOURCESCONSERVATION IS THE KEY TO WATER PLANNING & MANAGEMENT Water conservation starts with understanding the source at the watershed level. Once water resources have been identified planning in the region should be focused on the preservation and protection of this resource. Water conservation can be defined as the preservation, management and development of water resources throughout the watershed. Around the world, water conservation is gaining recognition as the most important strategy for water planning and management. Without adequate water resources a community will not be sustainable. Urban water conservation is dependent on the changing behaviors of consumers, and economic, technological, and public awareness factors. Changing consumer behaviors is itself a challenge and can be influenced by personal factors such as income and education. For example, lower income households tend to use less water per person. Urban design also plays a large factor in water conservation. For example, incorporating water-sensitive planning can substantially improve water conservation. Between individual and city efforts, water conservation can curb consumption drastically. WATER SAVING FIXTURES & APPLIANCES & HOME DESIGN Improvements in water fixtures and appliances since the 1990s has helped water conservation efforts. WaterSense is an EPA program designed to reduce water use. WaterSense fixtures are fixtures certified through th program and use 20% less water yet do not cost any more than comparable fixtures. WaterSense homes are designed so that the plumbing is centralized to avoid water loss in piping water throughout the house. WATER CONSERVATION IDEAS
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