World Water Day aims to
increase people’s awareness of the water’s importance in all aspects of life
and focus on its judicious use and sustainable management.
In 1993, the United
Nations General Assembly designated 22 March as the first World Water Day (WWD).
Since then the WWD is
celebrated to draw wider public attention to the importance of water for
mankind.
Globally the day is
celebrated to focus attention on water conservation, carrying out appropriate
concrete measures and implementing the UN recommendations at individual, local
and national level.
WWD is a global day
creating awareness on the subject and urging people to take appropriate actions
for its conservation and avoiding its misuse.
The theme for World Water
Day 2019 is ‘Water for All - Leaving No One Behind’ which aims to explore
nature-based solutions to the water challenges faced in the 21st century.
Water is essential to our
survival, it is essential to human health. The human body can last weeks
without food, but only days without water.
Water is at the core of
sustainable development. From food and energy security to human and
environmental health, water contributes to improvements in social well-being
and growth, affecting the livelihoods of billions.
Globally, 768 million
people lack access to improved water sources and 2.5 billion people have no
improved sanitation.
The World Health
Organization (WHO) recommends 7.5 liters per capita per day to meet domestic
demands. Around 20 liters per capita per day will take care of basic hygiene
needs and basic food hygiene.
Poor water quality and
absence of appropriate sanitation facilities are detrimental to public health
and more than 5 million people die each year due to polluted drinking water.
The WHO estimates that
providing safe water could prevent 1.4 million child deaths from diarrhea each
year.
Water-Partnership
Water is essential for our
survival
It is ironical that a
large number of people in the Middle East are still consuming excess water and
are ignorant or careless about the looming water shortages.
With the threat of
dwindling water and energy resources becoming increasingly real and with each
passing day, it is important for every person in the Arab world to contribute
to the conservation of water.
Celebrating World Water
Day means that we need to conserve and reduce our water use as excessive water
use will generate more wastewater which is also to be collected, transported,
treated and disposed.
We need to understand that
60% of total household water supply is used inside the home in three main areas
– the kitchen, the bathroom and the laundry room – and which is collectively
known as greywater
Saving water is easy for
everyone to do.
Let us try to implement
the following basic water conservation tips at home:
Turn off the water tap
while tooth brushing, shaving and face washing.
Clean vegetables, fruits,
dishes and utensils with minimum water. Don’t let the water run while rinsing.
Run washing machine and
dishwasher only when they are full.
Using water-efficient
showerheads and taking shorter showers.
Learning to turn off
faucets tightly after each use.
Repair and fix any water
leaks.
The World Water Day
implores us to respect our water resources.
Act Now and Do Your Part.
Save water.. The world is
in your hands.
HAPPY WORLD WATER DAY
Still on the water matter
Do you know that ...
Water increases brain
power and provides energy
Promotes healthy weight
management and weight loss
Flushes out toxins
Improves your complexion
Boosts your immune system
Prevents headaches
Prevents cramps and
sprains
Ensure to take at least
eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day
Happy World Water Day
Stay Hydrated Always
Water is life
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