Water Conservation & Technology: Modern Approaches to Save Our Planet
# *Table of Contents*
*Water Conservation & Technology: Modern Approaches to Save Our Planet*
By Lalit Mohan Shukla
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### *Preface*
* Purpose of the Book
* Acknowledgments
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### *Chapter 1: Introduction to Water Conservation*
* Importance of Water in Human Civilization
* Global Water Crisis: Challenges and Realities
* Traditional Methods of Water Conservation
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### *Chapter 2: The Science of Water Resources*
* The Water Cycle and Hydrological Balance
* Freshwater Sources and Distribution
* Groundwater vs. Surface Water
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### *Chapter 3: Causes of Water Scarcity*
* Climate Change and Global Warming
* Industrialization and Urbanization
* Population Growth and Water Demand
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### *Chapter 4: Traditional Wisdom in Water Conservation*
* Ancient Indian Practices
* Community-Based Systems (Tanks, Stepwells, Johads)
* Global Indigenous Methods
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### *Chapter 5: Modern Technologies in Water Conservation*
* Smart Irrigation Systems (Drip & Sprinkler)
* Rainwater Harvesting Innovations
* Desalination Technology
* Artificial Recharge of Groundwater
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### *Chapter 6: Water Recycling and Reuse*
* Greywater Recycling
* Industrial Wastewater Treatment
* Household-Level Water Reuse
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### *Chapter 7: Digital and Smart Water Management*
* Internet of Things (IoT) in Water Monitoring
* AI and Big Data in Water Forecasting
* Smart Sensors and Real-Time Water Quality Control
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### *Chapter 8: Sustainable Urban Water Solutions*
* Smart Cities and Water Management
* Green Buildings and Water Efficiency
* Urban Stormwater Management
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### *Chapter 9: Agriculture and Water Conservation Technologies*
* Precision Farming
* Hydroponics and Aquaponics
* Soil Moisture Sensors and Drought-Resistant Crops
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### *Chapter 10: Industry and Water Efficiency*
* Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)
* Water-Efficient Industrial Processes
* Case Studies of Successful Implementation
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### *Chapter 11: Policy, Governance, and Community Participation*
* International Water Agreements
* National Water Policies in India and Beyond
* Role of NGOs and Community Movements
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### *Chapter 12: Case Studies from Around the World*
* Israel’s Water Innovation
* Singapore’s NEWater Model
* India’s Jal Jeevan Mission
* African Rainwater Harvesting Projects
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### *Chapter 13: Water Conservation and Climate Change*
* Link Between Water and Carbon Footprint
* Climate-Resilient Water Strategies
* Adaptation and Mitigation
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### *Chapter 14: The Future of Water Conservation*
* Nanotechnology in Water Purification
* Biotechnology and Desalination Advances
* The Role of Artificial Intelligence
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### *Chapter 15: Individual and Community Actions*
* Everyday Water-Saving Practices
* Education and Awareness Campaigns
* Building a Water-Sensitive Society
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### *Chapter 16: Conclusion: Towards a Water-Secure Planet*
* Integrating Technology and Tradition
* Global Cooperation for Sustainable Water Use
* Vision for the Future
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### *Glossary*
### *Bibliography*
### *Index*
