LT 6G: Describe several methods of water conservation.

Hook/IBE Watch video and answer the following questions on your handout: 1. Describe how our waters get polluted and the impact of the pollution on the earth? 1. Describe the process by which we pump groundwater to the surface the impact of this pumping groundwater on the earth? 1. Describe how we are causing the rapid deforestation of the earth and the impact of this on earth.

J-TPS Question: Why do you think we are currently experiencing a world water crisis? What do you think we can do about it?

Privatization The control of water by privately owned corporations. 1.How did water become privatized on a global basis? 2.How do you think that privatization is contributing to the world’s water crisis? 1.How did water become privatized on a global basis? 2.How do you think that privatization is contributing to the world’s water crisis?

Water Wars What is a water war? Describe how privatization of water in Bolivia lead to a “water war”? What do you think happened as a result of this?

Solving the Water Crisis What happened in Bolivia as a result of the revolt by its people? How can we as individuals fight against the privatization of water? Describe the Project Blue Alternative. How do you think this makes use of the normal hydrologic cycle? What else can be done to conserve water?

Water conservation Irrigation Systems used to irrigate crops Gravity flow Drip Irrigation* Center pivot* Other options Line canals Irrigate at night Monitor soil moisture Polyculture Organic farming Avoid water-thirsty crops in dry areas Irrigate with treated waste water Import water-intensive crops and meat

Water Conservation Industry and Homes Redesign manufacturing processes to use less water Recycle water in industry Landscape yards with plants that require less water Use drip irrigation Fix water leaks Use water meters Raise water prices

Water Conservation Industry and Homes Use waterless composting toilets Require water conservation in water-short cities Use water-saving toilets, showerheads, and front- loading clothes washers Collect and reuse household water to irrigate lawns and nonedible plants Purify and reuse water for houses, apartments, and office buildings

Water Conservation Removing Waste Current Process: use of fresh water to remove waste Alternative Mimic nature by applying nutrient cycling and use the nutrient rich sludge Ban the discharge of toxic chemicals Waterless composting toilets Convert fecal matter to small, dry, odorless soil-like humus that can be removed and used as fertilizer