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Which strategy is NOT commonly used for indoor water conservation?

  1. Water-saving shower heads

  2. Rainwater harvesting systems

  3. High-efficiency toilets

  4. Traditional irrigation practices

The correct answer is: Traditional irrigation practices

The correct answer is that traditional irrigation practices are not commonly used for indoor water conservation. Indoor water conservation strategies focus on reducing water usage within the structures of a building. Water-saving showerheads, high-efficiency toilets, and other fixtures are specifically designed to minimize water consumption during everyday activities like bathing and flushing. These technologies help limit indoor water use, contributing to the overall goal of sustainability and water conservation. In contrast, traditional irrigation practices pertain to outdoor methods of watering landscapes and gardens. While they may be efficient in some contexts, they do not contribute to indoor water savings and may sometimes even lead to higher overall water usage. Hence, they do not align with the objective of conserving water specifically for indoor environments.