Water supply

building embankments to control the floodwaters of the Euphrates River. Gradually they drained the marshes and dug irrigation canals and ditches. Large-scale cooperation was needed to build the irrigation works, keep them in repair, and apportion the water. This need gave rise to government and laws. The rich soil produced abundant crops of barley, emmer (a kind of wheat), beans, olives, grapes, and flax. For the first time there was a surplus to feed city workers such as artists, craftsmen,…

going on in these "mega slums". One of the biggest resources that is most competed for is water. Water is so scarce and is distributed unevenly throughout the slums of Dharavi. It 's causing many conflicts. The allocation of water resources is also an issue. More water from the dams is going to sugar factories and newly built residential areas compete with golf courses while farmers are losing out on water for crop irrigation. This is making them rely more on erratic monsoons. Regions with a…

cleaner water and have better sanitation the United Nations made a declaration. They declared 1981 to 1990 the “International Water Supply and Sanitation Decade”. During this decade the “US Agency for International Development” (A.I.D) created a program called “Water and Sanitation for Health” (W.A.S.H). WASH, along with many other projects, helped provide 600 million more people with a drinkable water supply and 360 million more people with sanitation during the International Water Supply and…

Have you ever thought about how important water is to our bodies? Water is the reason we walk, run, swim or any movement of exercise. Drinking water helps maintain the balance of body fluids. We have about 60% of water in our bodies. You need to drink a lot in order for that to be sustained. A human being cannot go any longer then 3 days without obtaining water. Now that you know how important it is, imagine someone tampering with your water supply. In a city called Flint, Michigan, that is…

Research Question Is lack of green spaces in Istanbul a real “life-threatening” problem for the locals? Problem Statement In the last few decades, there has been a dramatic pace of degradation in green spaces in Istanbul. According to a statement published by TÜRÇEK, the green spaces in Istanbul are fading away, while Istanbul starts to suffocate. The sub-Saharan temperatures in summer impacts the citizens and the city greatly because of the uncontrolled urbanization and the lack of trees…

the southeast coast of Texas for the third day in a row. My house was in a flood zone but hadn’t taken on water since the flood of ‘94, so although we had our worries it wasn’t something that we were losing sleep over. More and more rain began to fall by the instance and we received word that water was being released for the Lake Conroe dam at a pace that had never been reached before. The water began to flow over the streets and I saw the hope leave my parents eyes. We packed up our essentials…

Flint Michigan Water Crisis In 2013, Flint, Michigan city officials debated switching from current provider Detroit Water and Sewage Department to Karegnondi Water Authority to save money.They turned to the Flint River which had been their primary water source until the 1960’s. Officials did not immediately treat the Flint River water to ensure it didn't cause corrosion in the pipes, leading to illness amongst residents. As the crisis progressed lead was found in the water and more than 100,000…

California is currently suffering in a major drought as we speak. Due to the climate changes, constant high temperatures and not having enough rain is causing the country to be more aware of how they can save water by limiting the usage of their water supply. This problems leads to water restrictions effecting many businesses, residents, and farms. In this article, author Justin Gillis, wrote "Warming is found to intensify California drought", published in 2015 by the International New York…

The crisis that unfolded in Flint, Michigan is not an isolated one. The United States has had an extensive history of using lead in water systems and not knowing just how dangerous it was, especially when using in very soft, acidic waters. In the beginning of the 19th century, lead pipes were already commonly used for service lines directly to residences because of its malleability and durability. Unlike iron or galvanized steel, lead could be easily bent around obstructions and it was highly…

showers do you take daily? As I read Stephen Leahy’s book Your Water Footprint: The Shocking Facts About How Much Water We Use to Make Everyday Products, I have opened my eyes to how much of the water resources my household uses daily. Do you ever wonder how much water you use daily? You most likely don’t sit down wondering where water comes from or how much you use a day but, I would like you to take a moment to jot down all the water sources you have used throughout the day. As you continue…