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How can we save water?

Irrigation efficiency

Irrigation efficiency
Image Credit: Jeff Vanuga (2) and Mark Olson 2002–2011, modified

Water savings are possible in manifold directions independent the level of livelihood and income.

Water saving measures can be enforced by laws, through monetary pressure or by attitude change. The first two options are the most effective, but not sustainable options. The most sustainable way to water savings is generating attitude change and increase awareness of the population.

One example for saving water in agriculture is the use of more efficient irrigation systems.

Two common ways to save water are monetray pressure and an attitude change.

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