Question

State any four sustainable uses of water.

Answer 1

1. Build many small reservoirs in place of a few big projects.
2. Encourage and improve traditional methods of rainwater harvesting and storage.
3. Use drip irrigation and other water conservation measures in agriculture.
4. Prevent leakages from dams and canals.
5. Protect wetlands.
6. Protect water in water bodies from effluents and toxic materials.
7. Check over the exploitation of surface and ground water.