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Choices in the use of Fresh Water
With one in eight people in the world not having access to safe water ( Water Aid ) it is important to use this resource in a prudent manner. Making the best use of water on a local basis probably provides the best solution. Local communities need to plan their use of fresh water and should be made aware of how certain crops and and animals use water.

As a guide the following tables provide some indicators.

Table 1 Recommended basic water requirements for human needs.

Table 2. Water Requirements of different classes of livestock

Table 3 Approximate values of seasonal crop water needs.