How water usage is managed in HIC's

domestic and industrial 

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  • Created by: oliver
  • Created on: 17-01-11 18:13

Domestic

Domestic examples of water management are

Metering,

Short flush toilets,

Hosepipe bans,

Showering instead of bathing,

Economy settings on dishwashers and washing machines,

Greywater used on the garden,

Rain collection for watering the garden.

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Industrial

Industrial examples of water management are

Installing water meters at production plants,

Recycling water,

Educate staff about the use of water in the anitation facilities,

Reusing waste water.

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Agricultural

Agricultural examples of water management are

Drip irrigation as it delivers water straight to the plant roots with minimal losses,

Rainfall sensors can be used so that crops are only watered when they need it,

Creating furrows in the fields to retain water and to prevent run off.

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