WATER EFFICIENT TOOLS AND METHODS FOR DOMESTIC AND INDUSTRIAL USE
- 1. Selçuk University, Engineering Faculty, Department of Environmental Engineering, Konya, Turkey
- 2. Selçuk University, Engineering Faculty, Department of Environmental Engineering, Konya, Turkey
- 3. Department of Environmental Engineering, Konya Technical University, Konya, 42031, Turkey
Abstract: Water resources are getting worse every other day in terms of quality and quantity due to the global warming and population increase. Therefore, the rational management of water resources which includes reuse and recycle will become even more important in the coming years. It is crucial to increase public awareness and education levels for effective and conservative use of water. At the same time, it is necessary to further develop innovative equipment and methods by collaboration between universities and industries for water conservation while water is rapidly becoming the future's oil. In this study, internet based intelligent water systems applied to prevent water shortage in some water stressed countries were investigated. In addition, smart and effective water usage applications and water management strategies in some sectors have been assessed. Some best practices of conservative water consumption for domestic, urban, agricultural purposes as well as in food and chemical industry sectors were explained.