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Page 1: Water Quantity and Quality. Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar,

WaterQuantity and Quality

Page 2: Water Quantity and Quality. Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar,

Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar, and the most wonderful; yet people know very little about it.

-Thomson King

Page 3: Water Quantity and Quality. Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar,

Goal

To understand the importance of adequate quantities of quality water to meet the needs of modern societies.

Page 4: Water Quantity and Quality. Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar,

Importance of Water

All life processes demand it Ancient civilizations fought over it and

collapsed without it. Too much brings floods. Too little brings drought and famine. Carrier of other substances. Never used only cycled.

Page 5: Water Quantity and Quality. Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar,

Where is Water Found?

Oceans Surface of Land (Lakes, Rivers, Swamps) Ground Water Glaciers/Icebergs Air (Clouds/Humidity)

Page 6: Water Quantity and Quality. Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar,

Water is always changing

Page 7: Water Quantity and Quality. Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar,

How do you use water? To Drink/Food Wash Hands Take a Shower Wash Clothes Flush the Toilet Take a Bath Dishwasher Leaking Water

Page 8: Water Quantity and Quality. Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar,

On average, how much water does a person use each day?

Page 9: Water Quantity and Quality. Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar,

Do I really use that much?...

Toilets – 3.5 to 7 gallons per flush (Leaks? 200g/d)

Faucet – 2 gallons per minute

Washing Machine – Up to 50 gallons per load

Dishwasher – 20 gallons per cycle

Shower – 4 gallons per minute

Page 10: Water Quantity and Quality. Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar,

Want to check your numbers?

Go to:

http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/sq3.html

Page 11: Water Quantity and Quality. Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar,

Where does all that water come from?

Family of 4 on average could use 400 gallons each day... and this is indoor water use only, but where does it come from?

Some houses are on well water, but most water now comes from the city.

Page 12: Water Quantity and Quality. Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar,

Water Treatment Video

Page 13: Water Quantity and Quality. Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar,

Water Management

Dams and Reservoirs

Water Diversion

Ground Water

Desalination

Icebergs

Cloud Seeding

Page 14: Water Quantity and Quality. Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar,

Dams and Reservoirs

J. Strom Thurmond Dam

The Dam has prevented over $185,000 in estimated flood damage annually and also provides recreation, water quality, water supply, along with fish and wildlife management

Page 15: Water Quantity and Quality. Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar,

Water Diversion

Lake Lanier – GA, AL, and FL

Page 16: Water Quantity and Quality. Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar,

Ground Water

Page 17: Water Quantity and Quality. Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar,

Desalination

Page 18: Water Quantity and Quality. Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar,

Icebergs

Page 19: Water Quantity and Quality. Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar,

Cloud Seeding

Silver Iodide and Bulgaria Cloud Seeding Rockets

Page 20: Water Quantity and Quality. Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar,

Water Conservation

High Efficiency Appliances

Low-Flow Fixtures

Capturing Excess Water

Page 21: Water Quantity and Quality. Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar,

High Efficient Appliances

Samsung HE Washer – 4.8 Gallons Kenmore – 2.5 Gallons

Page 22: Water Quantity and Quality. Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar,

New Water Smart

New Models Old Models

Shower Heads 1.5 4

Sinks 1 2

Toilets 1 3.5

Page 23: Water Quantity and Quality. Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar,

Capturing Excess Water

Page 24: Water Quantity and Quality. Of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on Earth, water is by far the most important, the most familiar,

To be continued…

Tomorrow: Vocab Quiz you need to Bring in Water & 2-Liter Bottle