Water is a scarce resource in the UAE. The amount of water we use is constantly growing. For example, at home, we waste around 4 gallons of water while keeping the tap running for brushing our teeth.

72% of water used in UAE comes from groundwater, 21% comes from desalination and only 7% is treated water as stated by EAD. In addition, treated water is often left unused and dumped. UAE’s water stress is more i.e. the availability of water isn’t in balance with the demand of water. The resources are limited but it has one of the highest water consumption rates in the world and it rated as a high-rank country by UN.

Water conservation plans:

1.      Groundwater conservation – Explore and use innovative technological methods and solutions to conserve water and to recycle.

2.      Minimize water losses and discharges from leaky faucets and pipes.

3.      Use water in an optimal way in agriculture. Ensure to keep in mind food security while using recycled water and desalinated water.

4.      Ensure to develop and use low water by using high efficiency strategies in public amenities and forestry sectors.

The demand for water in Abu Dhabi Emirate is increasing rapidly. By adopting the above water conservation plans in our Emirate, we can considerably conserve water and not fall in water crisis. A few simple ways that maybe adopted at home to conserve water are as follows:

Replace old toilets that use 3 gallons of clean water with every flush to new toilets that use only 1 gallon,

Use a water efficient dishwasher that use 4 gallons per wash cycle when compared to old ones that use up to 13 gallons per cycle.

 Water is precious and is the driving force of all nature. Conserve it.

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