"waterwise" meaning in English

See waterwise in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more waterwise [comparative], most waterwise [superlative]
Etymology: From water + wise. Etymology templates: {{com|en|water|wise}} water + wise Head templates: {{en-adj}} waterwise (comparative more waterwise, superlative most waterwise)
  1. Making judicious use of the available water resources.
    Sense id: en-waterwise-en-adj-VyZlYRpV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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