water quantity and quality. of all the substances that are on necessary to life as we know it on...
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WaterQuantity 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, and the most wonderful; yet people know very little about it.
-Thomson King
Goal
To understand the importance of adequate quantities of quality water to meet the needs of modern societies.
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.
Where is Water Found?
Oceans Surface of Land (Lakes, Rivers, Swamps) Ground Water Glaciers/Icebergs Air (Clouds/Humidity)
Water is always changing
How do you use water? To Drink/Food Wash Hands Take a Shower Wash Clothes Flush the Toilet Take a Bath Dishwasher Leaking Water
On average, how much water does a person use each day?
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
Want to check your numbers?
Go to:
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/sq3.html
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.
Water Treatment Video
Water Management
Dams and Reservoirs
Water Diversion
Ground Water
Desalination
Icebergs
Cloud Seeding
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
Water Diversion
Lake Lanier – GA, AL, and FL
Ground Water
Desalination
Icebergs
Cloud Seeding
Silver Iodide and Bulgaria Cloud Seeding Rockets
Water Conservation
High Efficiency Appliances
Low-Flow Fixtures
Capturing Excess Water
High Efficient Appliances
Samsung HE Washer – 4.8 Gallons Kenmore – 2.5 Gallons
New Water Smart
New Models Old Models
Shower Heads 1.5 4
Sinks 1 2
Toilets 1 3.5
Capturing Excess Water
To be continued…
Tomorrow: Vocab Quiz you need to Bring in Water & 2-Liter Bottle