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World Water Day 2011
- By S.A. - Published: 03/22/2011
The World Water Day, 2011, with the theme 'Water for Cities:Responding to the Urban Challenge' will be observed the world over, aims to encourage governments to make the best use of water resources and to actively address the challenge of urban water management. India and Canada have forged a 'joint' awareness campaign at unofficial level on water issues, to be held in India as a fundraiser to support SOPAR's (a NGO) Water Program. On World Water Day, SOPAR-Society for Partnership, with BALA VIKASA, will coordinate dozens of walks across Canada and India!!
Every human should have enough water to drink, as should the plants and animals that are all part of the balance of life on this planet. In India, we have seen protests to fulfill demand for clean water by marginalized communities. If we were to take Delhi as a case study, people in Delhi are reviving 'baolis' for water management. The Yamuna is dead and groundwater is being extracted faster than it is replenished, with the planning body claiming Delhi has more per capita water than European cities such as Paris and Amsterdam. The key to sustainably managed and equitably distributed water resources is the reclamation of water, which needs to be shared and used carefully.
Himanshu Thakkar, co-ordinator of the South Asia Network on Dams, Rivers and People, says: "Governance of water supply system needs to be more transparent, accountable and participatory". He is a keen observer of water-related issues.
For a line-up of events on the World Water Day in various countries across the globe including India, do check out:
World Water Day Events 2011
Water efficiency differs from water conservation by focusing on reducing waste. It also follows that the key for efficiency is reducing waste, not restricting use. Conservation of water and optimum use of those resources, with taking care of the Ecological balance has become a major challenge around the globe. Water conservation programs are typically implemented at the local level, by either municipal water 'regulator bodies' or regional governments.
Common strategies include public outreach campaigns, tiered water rates with some kind of water 'tolls' for surplus use, or restrictions on outdoor water use. For home use, Low-flow shower heads (energy-efficient shower heads) are designed, which also save energy. High-efficiency washing machines have been introduced, which save on water. Low-flow taps and automatic faucets to control the 'faucet' level. In public places, pressurized water-brooms are used to clean sidewalks instead of hoses. The prevalence of residential water metering varies significantly worldwide. the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that metering alone can reduce consumption by 20-40 %.
Every human should have enough water to drink, as should the plants and animals that are all part of the balance of life on this planet. In India, we have seen protests to fulfill demand for clean water by marginalized communities. If we were to take Delhi as a case study, people in Delhi are reviving 'baolis' for water management. The Yamuna is dead and groundwater is being extracted faster than it is replenished, with the planning body claiming Delhi has more per capita water than European cities such as Paris and Amsterdam. The key to sustainably managed and equitably distributed water resources is the reclamation of water, which needs to be shared and used carefully.
Himanshu Thakkar, co-ordinator of the South Asia Network on Dams, Rivers and People, says: "Governance of water supply system needs to be more transparent, accountable and participatory". He is a keen observer of water-related issues.
For a line-up of events on the World Water Day in various countries across the globe including India, do check out:
World Water Day Events 2011
Water efficiency differs from water conservation by focusing on reducing waste. It also follows that the key for efficiency is reducing waste, not restricting use. Conservation of water and optimum use of those resources, with taking care of the Ecological balance has become a major challenge around the globe. Water conservation programs are typically implemented at the local level, by either municipal water 'regulator bodies' or regional governments.
Common strategies include public outreach campaigns, tiered water rates with some kind of water 'tolls' for surplus use, or restrictions on outdoor water use. For home use, Low-flow shower heads (energy-efficient shower heads) are designed, which also save energy. High-efficiency washing machines have been introduced, which save on water. Low-flow taps and automatic faucets to control the 'faucet' level. In public places, pressurized water-brooms are used to clean sidewalks instead of hoses. The prevalence of residential water metering varies significantly worldwide. the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that metering alone can reduce consumption by 20-40 %.
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