Residential water supply:. Reducing water losses in distribution pipes;. Introducing water metering;. Introducing water saving technologies such as low-flow toilets and showers, and efficient appliances;. Collection of rainwater for gardens, toilets, and other applications;. Promoting water saving by awareness campaigns. Irrigation:. Introducing water saving technologies in irrigation schemes such as drip, micro-spray, and night irrigation, etc;. Introducing new varieties of crops that use less water and are salt-tolerant;.