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conservation of water
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India
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Evident through traditional water harvesting techniques and cultural reverence for water
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1
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2
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natural hot water usage
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India
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Limited use due to the availability of warm weather and lack of natural hot springs
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1
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3
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sustainable water management
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India
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Emphasis on community-based water harvesting and storage systems
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1
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4
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water conservation
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India
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Associated with religious and spiritual beliefs, leading to practices of preserving and respecting water sources.
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1
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5
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water consumption
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India
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Boiling water before consumption is a common practice to ensure safety
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1
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6
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water main
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India
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Water mains are not always reliable, leading to frequent water shortages and the need to rely on alternative sources for water.
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1
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7
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water management
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India
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Water management involves ancient systems of aqueducts and reservoirs to support large populations and agriculture.
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1
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8
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water rights
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India
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Water is a common good, belonging to the community or government, not for private ownership or trade.
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1
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9
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water scarcity
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India
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Water scarcity leads to conflicts over water rights and usage.
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1
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10
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water usage
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India
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Using water to wash hands and feet before entering homes and temples is a traditional practice.
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1
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11
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watermen
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India
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Associated with traditional fishermen who work in inland waters like rivers and lakes
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1
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12
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waterworks
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India
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In rural Africa and India, waterworks may refer to community wells, hand pumps, and water collection points that are essential for accessing clean water.
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1
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13
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waterworks
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India
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Often refers to the traditional methods of water harvesting and storage such as wells, ponds, and community tanks
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1
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14
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waterworks
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India
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Waterworks may also refer to traditional water management systems such as reservoirs, canals, and irrigation methods.
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1
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