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as 40 litres per person per day.
On the other hand the question can also be how this amount (of water) can be made accessible to
those who have no piped connection?
While some water-ecient devices such as low flush toilets and low demand showers are available
in the market, there is no conditionality being imposed that all water-delivering devices should meet
certain eciency norms. It is essential in a water-scarce country like India that all taps, showers,
washing machines, flushes, and garden hoses be strictly water ecient. Xavier Chimes

While on the one hand water conservation and recycling can drive down per person water demand, it
is also true that certain systems need a minimum consumption to keep the system going.
Underground sewage systems, for example, need at least 150 litres for what is called self-cleansing
velocity. Less water use can result in sewage pipes choking and getting blocked.
Water Meters
Every individual home and apartment, if metered, can measure its water consumption and compare
with standards. Price signals can be sent to ensure that those consuming over the standards pay a
high price.
Understanding how consumers are responding to water availability will enable better design of
systems and result in ecient use of water. Our cities need to respond urgently. That would be water
wisdom.

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