Wayer Management In The Uk Flashcards

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What is DIAL?

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D - domestic
I - industry
A - agriculture
L - leisure

Water consumption on the rise

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What’s water surplus?

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More water than needed in area

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What is water deficit?

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Rain not providing enough water causing shortages

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What’s water transfer?

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Transfer of water from area of surplus to area of deficit

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Water transfer case study??

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Lake vyrnwy

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Lake vyrnwy transfer of water from where to where?

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From wales (surplus) to Liverpool (deficit)

in 1888 dan completion

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Environmental issues, case study?

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Loss of land
Loss of farmland
Animal habitats flooded

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Economic issues, case study?

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Loss of farmland - less products for villages
Expensive build needing annual maintenance
No compensation from Liverpool corporation

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Social issues, case study?

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Homes and villages lost
Loss of family traditions and church
Tension between communities
No compensation received

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