| Abstract from DBPedia | Water conservation includes all the policies, strategies and activities to sustainably manage the natural resource of fresh water, to protect the hydrosphere, and to meet the current and future human demand (thus avoiding water scarcity). Population, household size and growth and affluence all affect how much water is used. Factors such as climate change have increased pressures on natural water resources especially in manufacturing and agricultural irrigation. Many countries have already implemented policies aimed at water conservation, with much success. The key activities to conserve water are as follows: any beneficial reduction in water loss, use and waste of resources, avoiding any damage to water quality; and improving water management practices that reduce the use or enhance the beneficial use of water. Technology solutions exist for households, commercial and agricultural applications. Water conservation programs involved in social solutions are typically initiated at the local level, by either municipal water utilities or regional governments. Common strategies include public outreach campaigns, tiered water rates (charging progressively higher prices as water use increases), or restrictions on outdoor water use such as lawn watering and car washing.節水（せっすい）とは、水を節約すること、具体的には水道水や工業用水などの使用量を削減することである。を見直し、少量の水で同等の効果をあげる活動も含まれる。 しかしその一方で、都市構造において下水道などでは、一定量以上の水量が常に流入することを前提に設計されている場合に、汚水処理の機能に支障をきたす場合もある。 (Source: http://dbpedia.org/resource/Water_conservation) |
