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Man, an incredible creation by nature ceases to comprehend that they are destroying the only home they have, that is Earth. Earth is remarkable because of its beauty, water, resources and ability to create life. Our homeland is situated at the ‘Goldilocks zone' where it had a chance to spark new life. Us, human beings have used our home too much and haven’t given much in return, we continue to waste and destroy, create and flourish. Because of our inability to take care of our Earth, it plots against us. Now, of greed for power and fame, we have made water scare and our resources damaged. About 40% of the total population of India would not have access to clean water by 2030. A study on the state of India’s water scarcity would bring other threats including food security risks until action is taken to conserve and protect water. “We are all going to pay a heavy price when the water runs out. Why not pay a reasonable cost for its proper management to avoid that situation?” says

       Water shortage — two of the many words no human being ever wants to hear. Chennai’s water crisis has forced the city’s ten million residents into survival mode with one parliamentarian remarking that “gold has become cheaper than water.” It was reported in March that Chennaites would be able to use only 61 liters of water per person per day in the summer. Bathing consumes the highest amount of water, in all the seven major cities in India, at about 28 per cent of total consumption. Given the above, what are the ways that Chennai can restore its dwindling water supply? Here are some tips for saving water.   Use showers conservatively or a bucket bath While showering, turn on the water for a brief moment to get wet, turn it off while you lather and apply shampoo and soap, and then turn it on again. This technique usually consumes only 11 litres of water compared to the 200+ liters taking up the average shower.   Repair your taps Leaky taps can result in