List of uses of water
Water is stored in various parts of the world but not evenly distributed all over the earth. It is said to be a universal solvent. Various sources of water are – sea, lake, rain, well, stream, borehole and pond. It is used for washing, drinking, generating electricity etc. Below are the different uses of water in various fields:
- Domestic uses of water
- Water use for agriculture
- Industrial uses of water
Domestic uses of water:
15 % of water is consumed for domestic purpose. Water is used for drinking, bathing, cooking food and washing dishes, clothes, fruits, vegetables and brushing teeth.
Water use for agriculture:
Agriculture is the largest consumer of water. About 70% of water is used for irrigation. Water is necessary for gardening, farming and fisheries. Plants require water to grow. During the process of photosynthesis, they consume water. To yield crops, fruits, flowers, vegetables they need sufficient water, manure, sunlight and oxygen.
Industrial uses of water:
It is either used in creating or to cool the equipment used for creating the product. Industrial water is used for washing, cooling, processing, transporting, diluting or fabricating of a product. The maximum amount of water is used in the production of chemical, paper and food.
Other uses are – it is used in transportation, manufacturing, hydroelectric power, removal of body wastes, tourism and recreation.
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