A STUDY OF WATER MANAGEMENT IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

Water is a very important natural resource for human life. Water used for drinking and various industries has to be purified. Care has to be taken to prevent water pollution. The usefulness and quality of water depends on water management. Proper planning of river basins, afforestation of watersheds, and keeping watershed areas clean, etc. are included in the water system. Groundwater is used by properly processing it. It is necessary to store water during the rainy season and use it as needed when there is water shortage. Water should be used by reducing the salinity of sea or surface water. If water management is not proper, water disappears due to evaporation. From the water that falls after rain to the water reaching the ocean, that is, at every level of the water cycle, it is necessary to take care of water. A system is also required to generate energy from water. For this, dams are built at appropriate places and reservoirs are created. In this way, water management is done scientifically and sustainable development can be achieved.