Sustainable Solutions: Water Shortages

At the end of this course you will be able to: Identify the reasons for fresh water shortages. Discuss the different uses of water in our daily lives. Identify strategies used to minimize the use of potable water and recharge groundwater. Discuss strategies used for stormwater catchment and reuse. Discuss proper vegetation selection in order to reduce water requirements and protect a site from drought conditions such as avoiding bare soils restoration and maintenance of soil organic matter content and recharging of groundwater supplies. List proper irrigation practices and alternative water sources used such as rainwater and air-conditioner condensate.