Water: sustainability issues Flashcards
1
Q
Virtual water
A
Countries with water shortage import high volumes of food to stop high water usage in agriculture
e.g. Israel doesn’t produce or export oranges
2
Q
Land use
A
Permeable land use = higher infiltration and percolation
Higher long term storage
Impermeable = lower infiltration - no long term storage
3
Q
Ecological management
A
Vegetation improves water cycle
Afforestation can trap water
4
Q
Recycling and greywater
A
90% recycled through treatment
Greywater - for washing
Leakage control - most companies losing 15%+ of water due to bad pipes
5
Q
Groundwater
A
Artificial aquifer recharge
