Why is it important to conserve and manage our water resources ? Give any three reasons.
It is necessary to conserve and manage our water resources due to the following reasons : To safeguard ourselves from health hazards : Polluted water is not good for health. It may cause various kinds of water borne diseases. Water polluted by domestic and industrial wastes, chemicals, pesticides and fertilisers makes it hazardous for human use. To ensure food security : Sufficient water is required for growing crops to meet the food requirement in the country. Shortage of water may lead to condition of drought and failure of crops. To prevent degradation of our natural ecosystems : Over exploitation and mismanage¬ment of water resources will impoverish this resource and cause ecological crisis that may have profound impact on our lives. We cannot imagine a life without water. Thus it is very necessary to conserve and manage our water without which there can be no life on earth.
