Managing the UK's water

Question 1

Why is demand increasing?

Answer 1

• amount of water use by householders gone up by 70 percent
• this is caused by more appliances such as dishwasher
• UK population is predicted to increase by 10 million people by 2040
• people are moving to areas of water deficit

Question 2

Why is it important to reduce water pollution?

Answer 2

Because it reduces the amount available for use.

Question 3

The overall quality of river water has been…

Answer 3

improving.

Question 4

River pollution causes:

Answer 4

• nitrates form fertilisers being washed into rivers and groundwater
• pollutants from vehicles are being washed into water sources
• accidental chemical or oil spills at factories polluting river

Question 5

Water transfer to maintain supply example

Answer 5

Birmingham(water deficit) is supplied with water from the middle Wales (surplus)

Question 6

Issues with water transfer schemes

Answer 6

• the dams and aqueducts are expensive
• it can affect the wildlife that lives in the rivers
• political issues-people may not want to transfer their water