Conservation of water resources in Bali should not be postponed

04/02/2008 Views : 745

I Gusti Ngurah Santosa


It was Very often that discharge of water resources decreases,  water level of the lake drops, the flow of river  small or dry river, many springs are lost. Water supply is decreasing while demand continues to increase. So it is necessary to preserve water resources.


Conservation of water resources can be done through: the use of water resources in accordance with recommended discharge, the use of water in accordance with needs, maintaining the preservation of forests, carrying out farming business while maintaining soil and water conservation, giving greater responsibility to the community, who live in the neighborhood water resources, make rules about the preservation of water resources, need to carry out continuous measurements of water levels on water resources and determine the quality of water periodically and continuously as well, and need the same cooperation and steps between related institutions.


Conservation  of water resources is our common duty and responsibility.