There’s no one big solution to preserve water, but in fact a multitude of strategies utilizing the time and talents of many different people. For example,
– Municipalities and water utilities provide basic safe water and sanitation
-Researchers, Inventors, and Innovators continue to develop advanced water treatment and reuse systems for gray water and stormwater
-Engineers are making desalination more efficient
-Ag research and irrigation specialists improve plant and irrigation efficiency to grow more food with far less water
-Policymakers protect natural ecosystems and guarantee water for the environment
-Businesses designing and producing more efficient water-using appliances with less water use in the production process
-Builders and advocates creating access to clean water and sanitation
-Tech companies working with agencies and utilities to develop smart-technology to help price, manage, and use water efficiently;
– Educators, residents, and conservationists improve our homes and institutions to manage water sustainably.
We all have a role in preserving water. What do you do?
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