Water, water everywhere 2016-07-09 Social data science Water, water everywhere 2016-07-09
AGENDA Social Data Science Why water, why now? Who’s got the data? Intros, Housekeeping, etc Why water, why now? Who’s got the data? Who’s an expert? What can we do? Open Discussion
71% Water Only 1.7% is fresh water Our planet is 71% water of that only 1.7% is freshwater Only 1.7% is fresh water
Why now: World #1 risk according to World Economic Forum Climate Change World population growth Agriculture Water pollution 1.8 billion people in areas with scarcity problems by 2025 2/3 of world population in water stressed regions by 2025 VA tech researches did in home testing and found water to be toxic
Why now: California No Winter Snow = No Resupply Underground water is stop-gap Does not replenish quickly More people than ever 1970 > 20million 2016 nearly 40million VA tech researches did in home testing and found water to be toxic
Why now: Flint, Mi Switched water supply 19x more corrosive than previous Ate into iron & lead pipes Researches found water to be toxic $100/day could have avoided issue VA tech researches did in home testing and found water to be toxic
WHY NOW: Minnesota Adrian, MN North Shore Farm chemicals polluted wells 1 of 8 communities now treating for nitrates North Shore High levels of mercury in water 1 in 10 babies born with unhealthy levels
WHY NOW: Minnesota Threats facing lakes Excess nutrients = algae blooms Road water runoff (salt & chloride) Construction sediment Invasive Species (Zebra muzzels)
WHY NOW: Minnesota Threats facing rivers & streams Similar pollutant issues as lakes Erosion Course alteration Invasive Species (Asian Carp) Impacts those living outside of MN
WHY NOW: Minnesota Threats facing wetlands Benefits watershed health Similar pollutant issues as lakes Draining & Filling Benefits watershed health 50% of historical wetlands gone in MN
WHY NOW: Minnesota Threats facing groundwater Land use practices Industrial contamination Overuse Road salt Source of 75% of drinking water in MN Used for nearly all crop irrigation
MN Pollution Control Agency Surface water monitoring Discharge Biology Chemistry Flow Geographic
MN Pollution Control Agency Groundwater monitoring Groundwater stations Drinking Water Supply Mgmt Areas Watersheds
MN Pollution Control Agency Groundwater monitoring Groundwater stations Drinking Water Supply Mgmt Areas Watersheds
MN Dept of Health Drinking Water Community Water Systems Private Wells Contaminants Private Wells Arsenic
MN Dept of Natural Resources Lake & River Surveys Water Quality/Clarity Fish & Aquatic Plant Groundwater Monitoring Water level
MN Dept of Natural Resources Stream Gaging Flooding Water Speed Water Use Permits Irrigation Industrial Water Supply Power Generation
MN Dept of Natural Resources Climatology Weather Watershed Health Hydrology Geomorphology Biology Connectivity Water Quality
Met Council Wastewater Treatment Industrial Permit Data Asset & Infrastructure Data Industrial Permit Data Spill Reporting Water Quality Management Toxins Sediment Bacteria
Other Groups Governor’s Water Summit Freshwater Society Water-Bar Nature Conservancy Minnesota Environmental Partnership MN Board of Water & Soil MN Dept of Agriculture MPR
Starter Ideas Fiscal Data Time Series Analysis Impact of weather Haves & have-nots of quality water Time Series Analysis Which areas are getting better/worse? Impact of weather Where & when does weather cause issues?