Water conservation, quality management, and waste treatment are important concerns of industry. Universities Those attracted to academic may find opportunities on campuses both large and small around the world. Most faculty combine teaching and research, using their research to illustrate classroom presentations. Many also carry on consulting activities to complement both research an teaching. University have been a principal source of fundamental water-resources research.
Engineers address technical problems in design of works for water control, storage, and conveyance.
Physical and life scientists research water environment relationships. Economists, sociologists, and lawyers may study ways to induce users to increase their efficiency.