Sustainable management
Using a resource in a certain way and rate that satisfies the needs of society while preserving the environment. This should be done without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Archives: Glossary Entries
Transboundary waters
Lakes, rivers, or places that have water for people to use that are shared by two or more countries.
Transboundary Water Cooperation
Transboundary Water Cooperation: A set of countries arrange an agreement to not only provide but also to help each other in not wasting water. To do this, they give data and take care of the water, since water is a global resource that everyone needs.
Ecosystems
There are different types of ecosystems in which all organisms and physical environments interact with one another. The two types of aquatic ecosystems are freshwater and marine ecosystems. Examples of freshwater ecosystems include rivers, lakes, forests, wetlands, while marine ecosystems are made up of oceans. These water ecosystems are home …
Natural Wetland
Ecosystems that have submerged soil year-round that encourages the growth of aquatic plants and animals. Some examples of these include swamps and marshes.
Biological Indicators of Ecosystem Health
The change over time of the health of the plants, animals, and microorganisms that live in an ecosystem, to represent how resilient the ecosystem is against changes caused by outside factors.
Nutrients
Nutrients are a class of ionic and molecular compounds required for the maintenance of good health in any living organism. Nutrients are not naturally synthesized by organisms and therefore must be consumed to ensure proper physiological function. Despite their integral role in cell growth and development, nutrients like ammonia, ammonium, …
Ambient water quality
It shows us how the water quality is in different countries/regions. Water (lakes, rivers, and groundwater) in the environment is monitored in a nation, and specific data on diverse measurement parameters is collected and compared to standard values to assess if water is healthy and safe for humans and the …
Recycling wastewater
To reuse the water that has been used in home, industry, or agriculture safely after micro-organisms, contaminants and other pollutants are removed. The purpose of water being reused is extending water supplies such as reusing water in agriculture.
Improved Drinking Water Sources
These are water bodies or surface and underground water that are protected from contamination and pollution that are used to produce safe water for drinking. This includes pipes in residential areas and yards and other public water taps or public pipes or protected wells, protected springs and rainwater collection.