In many parts of the world, water has seemed like an unlimited resource. As populations grow, however, society needs more water to meet basic needs. Many communities are facing water shortages. Fortunately, there is an excellent short-term solution: using water efficiently. Water conservation specialists are experts in the efficient use of water who can make significant contributions to protecting our planet. They:

• calculate possible water savings of large conservation programs;
• recommend ways business, agriculture, and consumers to save water;
• administer programs for community groups that want to participate in conservation projects, such as a low-flow toilet exchange;
• help forecast short-term and long-term water supply and demand;
• participate in creating and promoting water conservation regulations;
• collect, interpret, and analyze water use data to see if the water agency is meeting conservation goals;
• recommend new equipment water-saving equipment