uk water demand

Question 1

north and west of UK water levels and demand

Answer 1

high rainfall, lower population. water surplus

Question 2

south east and midlands water levels and demand

Answer 2

high population- great demand. water deficit

Question 3

percentage increase of water use last 25 years?

Answer 3

50%

Question 4

uk population increase by….. in next 10 years?

Answer 4

10 million

Question 5

solutions to water deficit

Answer 5

transfer water from surplus to deficient eg. wales-Birmingham
built reservoirs in area of deficient to store water
fix leaking pipes- millions of litres lost a day in London
reduce demand- shower>bath, washing machine only when full
water meters

Question 6

problems with water transfer

Answer 6

dams/aquiducts are expensive
could affect wildlife in rivers eg. fish migration blocked by dams
political issues- people may not want thei water taken and dams built for other areas benefit
resevoirs flood land behind