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Drought! Why? So what? Can I really make a difference? © 2012 Anglian Water
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Somewhere near home? © 2012 Anglian Water
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How did the drought happen? © 2012 Anglian Water
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What is an aquifer? An aquifer is an underground layer of porous rock, which holds water underground. Groundwater can be extracted from them. This photograph of chalk, taken with a microscope, shows the tiny shell fragments of algae which make up most of the rock. The porosity is about 45%.
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Where are the aquifers in our region? © 2012 Anglian Water
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Will I care if… … the cost of food goes up by 12%? © 2012 Anglian Water … the swimming pool closes in the summer because it can’t be refilled?
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Or will I be bothered if… © 2012 Anglian Water … it’s my job to fetch water from a bowser because our water supply has been cut off? … I can’t visit the shade of a forest because of the high risk of fire?
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How do we use water in the home? © 2012 Anglian Water 30% 21% 12% 13% 8% 7% 5% 4%
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What is Anglian Water doing? © 2012 Anglian Water ‘Drop 20’ campaign – everyone can drop their personal use of water by 20 litres a day http://www.anglianwater.co.uk/environment/using- water-wisely/waterwise/ Anglian Water’s Waterwise leaflet includes a DIY audit for you to check with your family how much water you all use.
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What can I do to make a difference? © 2012 Anglian Water
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How will you ‘Drop 20’?
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