water and its importance

2. Water is the basis of all life
Water distinguishes Earth from
other planets
One can survive without food for a
few weeks, not without WATER!

5. Why is it important to
save water?
The current rate at
which water is being
used will lead to
complete scarcity if
not cared for
promptly

6.  About 70% water is used in
agricultural activities, 95% in
developing countries
 10% of all foods we eat come from
crops cultivated with wastewater
 By 2030 population will grow by 2
billion people putting a strain on
water resources
 It takes 2000 – 5000 liters of water to
produce a person’s daily food
Interesting Facts

7. Water is used for:
 Agriculture
 Manufacturing and Construction
 Cooling processes
 Drinking
 Domestic purposes
 Bathing
 Cleaning utensils
 Sanitation

9. Water is technically considered a
renewable resource because it can
be used over and over again and it
has a rain cycle

10. Amount of water on planet

11. Sources of water
Fresh water
as water falling from the skies and
moving into streams, rivers, lakes, and
groundwater, provide people with the
water they need every day to live

12. Surface water
wells and boreholes

13. Desalination of water

14. Effects of Water Shortage

15.  There wont be enough water to grow crops
 People would fight for water and could be the
cause of World War 3
 Will lead to a change in climate due to prevalence
of dry weather
 May lead to desertification of large areas due to
reduced rainfall

16.  Women are forced to find water wells
located far away from homes
 Female children are forced to leave
school just to find water for families
 Many children drink untreated sewage
water leading to Cholera, Dysentery
and Hepatitis

18. Some Useful Tips To Avoid Water pollution

19. Water Treatment

20. By Proper Waste Management

21. Solution For Water Pollution
3R’s to prevent Water Pollution
 Refuse : Say No to Water Pollution
 Reduce : Minimize the use of water
 Recycle : Recycle water ( By Water Treatment )

23. Save Water at Home
 Close the tap after using water.
 Repair Leaked Water Pipe
 Use less Water

24. Tips for Public
 Awareness
 Take Part
 Use Water Wisely
 Industries And Governments