ENVR115 — Strategic Water Supply and Water Conservation
Strategic water supply and water conservation are critical components of sustainable water resource management for reliable access to clean water for domestic, agricultural and industrial users while preserving water ecosystems and preparing for climate variability. Topics cover strategic water supply planning to ensure that water is available where and when it is needed by assessment of water resources, diversification of water supply, demand forecasting and allocation and crisis management. Water conservation topics include reducing water use and minimizing waste by public education, use of water-saving technologies, leak detection, rainwater harvesting and water recycling. These are the critical elements of effective water conservation and efficiency programs to improve water use on the supply side and on the demand side. These skills enable a comprehensive assessment of various water conservation methods and their impact on water supply by applying analytical, technical and strategic approaches. all. Three