WATER STORAGE AND CONSERVATION

 Water is an essential part of the environment and a requirement for all living organisms. It is one of the major components of the environment which is the hydrosphere.

Nearly 70 to 80 percent of the Earth's surface is covered by water, among which 2% is pure water and suitable for human use. Water is one of the basic necessities for every living being and we cannot imagine life without water, therefore it is of great importance that water must be stored and conserved.

Water storage refers to holding water in contained area for a period of time, it can be either natural or artificial.On the other hand, water conservation is the practice of using water efficiently to reduce unnecessary water usage. Water storage and conservation both help to meet current and future human demands.

               A picture of water tank thus used for water
                storage.

Water is a scarce natural resource as such it is of high significance to store and conserve water water because it has more benefits in the economic sector, agriculture sector as well as for human health. 

Improved water supply and sanitation and improved water storage boost the country's economic growth and contributes greatly to poverty eradication. For example,water is used in industries for manufacturing different goods which can be sold within a country or exported to other nations hence earning foreign currency.

Water is a critical input for agricultural production and plays an important role in food security. Water that has been stored is used for irrigation in times of drought as such crops are able to germinate and establish.
               A picture of well developed bean leaves
               All due to adequate water supply.

Water has the following functions in the human body:
• Regulates body temperature
• Moistens tissues in eyes,nose and mouth
• Carries nutrients and oxygen to cells
• Lubricants joints
• Lessens burden on the kidney and liver by flushing out       waste products.

It is really important to properly store and conserve water.
Another example of a water storage system.

               

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