Case Study - Water Crisis Flashcards
1
Q
What 3 ways are the UK reducing the amount of water we use/waste?
A
- making sure broken pipes are mended
- using reservoirs and dams in one area to pipe water
- promoting the use of water meters in households
2
Q
How much water is lost through broken pipes?
A
up to 30%
3
Q
How much water is lost everyday through broken pipes?
A
3.3 billion litres in UK
4
Q
What does using reservoirs and dams to pipe water do?
A
More water for large urban areas (e.g London)
5
Q
How does using reservoirs and dams manage water supply?
A
Water is more evenly balanced between urban and rural areas
6
Q
How are companies promoting the use of water meters in households?
A
Installing free meters in houses
7
Q
Name an example company who are installing free water meters?
A
United Utilities
8
Q
How does installing the use of water meters in households manage water supply?
A
- Reduces the average amount of water a family uses in a day
- Therefore reducing the overall amount of water used
