
Edition #31
October 2023

Hear it from the Water Mentor, Usha Kini
We Don’t Have to Count Every Drop ….
I’m sharing a few significant insights that I have gathered as Core Member of World of Water Action Forum over the last couple of years. I gathered these insights thanks to the opportunity I had for multiple, varied and valuable interactions with water experts and mentors. I say significant because these insights can make a huge difference in each one of our lives. Each one of us is a water user and our very existence depends on this valuable resource.
Every drop of water counts…for sure! But what I also learnt is that we needn’t count every drop of water that we consume. The point I’m making is that the focus has to be on smart and efficient management of our water resources , on water solutions rather than on water problems. By adopting these solutions we can drastically cut down our demand on fresh water. This effectively means that we can enjoy all our water related comforts and conveniences without making any compromises.
What are these magical solutions? Broadly speaking there are four..
Rain water harvesting, water recycling and reuse, installation of water meters and use of aerators. Each one of these solutions has a significant role to play in bringing down our usage of fresh water.
WOW Action Forum empowers and enables water users particularly bulk water users in adapting these solutions. They are readily available, tried and tested for their efficiency and are cost effective. They work like magic if implemented in the right way.
Why then does the water crisis still loom large? It is not for want of water solutions but for lack of accepting and implementing these solutions. The challenge therefore is not with water technology, it is to do with human psychology!
One does not need to be a scientist, a water technologist or a businessman to take on the water crisis. Each one of us as a water user can and should shift our roles from being a part of the problem to being a part of the solution.

- Usha Kini
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Your Calendar of WOW AF meetings in October 2023
19th October- WOW #142 Hyderabad
26th October - WOW #143 Bengaluru
Water Voices keeps you informed and engaged on the lively conversations at WOW Action Forum, and the inspiring effort at RainReach in schools for the underrepresented. This edition brings you compelling stories, excellent initiatives, and the impact of your contributions. Together, we can make a meaningful difference and address the water-related challenges that lie ahead.
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