Science
Water management.
Definition
The planning and control of water resources to balance human needs (drinking, agriculture, industry) with environmental sustainability. It includes strategies for water conservation, treatment, distribution, and protection of water quality.
Examples
Real-world.
- 1 Drip irrigation systems in California farms that reduce water waste by delivering water directly to plant roots
- 2 Desalination plants in Saudi Arabia converting seawater to drinking water for coastal cities
- 3 Wastewater treatment facilities that clean sewage before returning water to rivers