19.3 Provision of water in the UK Flashcards
Why is the demand for water increasing?
Growing population
More houses are being built
An increase in the use of water-intensive domestic appliances
Where are areas of water surplus located in the UK?
The north and west of the UK has a water surplus where supply exceeds demand
Why are some areas in water surplus?
Due to high rainfall - lower evaporation rates
Plenty of rainfall
Plenty of potential reservoir sites
Where are some areas of water deficit in the UK?
South and east of the country has a water deficit
Why do some areas in water deficit?
Due to a dense population
Less annual rainfall
What is water surplus?
Where supply exceeds demand
What is water deficit?
Where demand exceeds supply
What are some ways to save water?
The use of domestic water meters
Increasing the use of recycled water
More efficient domestic appliances
How can waste water be recycled?
Grey water from people’s homes can be used to irrigate both food and non-food plants - this is due to excessive nitrogen in the water
Why is there opposition to water transfer?
The effect on the land and wildlife
High cost involved
Greenhouse gases released in the process of pumping water over long distances
How can water quality be managed?
Adding chlorine
Filtering water to remove sediment
Why have some groundwater sources deteriorated?
Discharge from industrial sites that contaminate the water
