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Every Drop Counts Anna Bulman, MPH student

Every Drop Counts Anna Bulman, MPH student. Walden University PUBH 6165-2 Dr. Howard Rubin Summer Quarter, 2010. Agenda. Background on water usage Significance of water conservation Practical Application. Expected Learning Outcomes. Important Points: W ater conservation is important.

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Every Drop Counts Anna Bulman, MPH student

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  1. Every Drop CountsAnna Bulman, MPH student Walden University PUBH 6165-2 Dr. Howard Rubin Summer Quarter, 2010

  2. Agenda • Background on water usage • Significance of water conservation • Practical Application

  3. Expected Learning Outcomes • Important Points: • Water conservation is important. • It is easy to implement water conservation.

  4. Water Usage in the U.S. • 410,000 million gallons per day (Mgal/d) in 2005 • Approximately 30,000 Mgal/d were for domestic use • Minnesota: 2,000 to 5,000 Mgal/d for total use (Kenny et al., 2009). • 8 gallons of water = one tomato (Moeller, 2005) Kenny, J. F., Barber, N. L., Hutson, S. S., Linsey, K. S., Lovelace, J. K., and Maupin, M. A. (2009). Estimated use of water in the United States in 2005. U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1344. Retrieved from http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/1344/pdf/c1344.pdf Moeller, D. W. (2005). Environmental health (3rd ed.). Boston: Harvard University Press.

  5. Water Conservation • 2.3 billion people live in surface-water stressed areas • This will increase to 3.5 billion people by 2025 (Moeller, 2005) • http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7821082.stm Moeller, D. W. (2005). Environmental health (3rd ed.). Boston: Harvard University Press.

  6. Outdoor Water Conservation • Water early in the day • Mulch • Use water-retaining organic matter • Grow xeriphytic species Natural Resources Conservation Service. (n. d.). Water conservation. U.S. Department of Agriculture. Retrieved from http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/backyard/watercon.html Aromatic aster Sideoatsgrama Blue grama Pale purple coneflower Compass plant

  7. Rain Barrels • A rain barrel is: • A container for collection and storage of water • It helps the environment by: • Conserving water • Decreasing pollution • The cost to build a rain barrel is: • Only $30 AppoquiniminkRiver Association. (n.d.). Rain barrels. Retrieved from http://ag.udel.edu/extension/horticulture/pdf/Appoq%20RainBarrel%20Brochure.pdf

  8. Five easy steps Making a Rain Barrel http://ag.udel.edu/extension/horticulture/pdf/Appoq%20RainBarrel%20Brochure.pdf

  9. Rain Barrel Tips • Water collected is not for consumption or bathing. • Keep the lid on. • Add a tablespoon of vegetable oil each season. • Point overflow valve away from structures. • Store the rain barrel during winter. • Have fun and decorate. AppoquiniminkRiver Association. (n.d.). Rain barrels. Retrieved from http://ag.udel.edu/extension/horticulture/pdf/Appoq%20RainBarrel%20Brochure.pdf

  10. Health Hazards of Consuming Rain Water • Rain water can be contaminated. • Acute or chronic health effects can occur. • Rain water must not be consumed. Government of Western Australia Department of Health. (2008). Country rainwater collection. Retrieved from http://www.public.health.wa.gov.au/cproot/1806/2/Country_Rainwater_Collection.pdf Zaslow, S. A. & Herman, G. M. (1996). Health effects of drinking water contaminants. North Carolina Cooperative Extention Service. Retrieved from http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/programs/extension/publicat/wqwm/he393.html

  11. Summary • A lot of water is used in the United States each day. • Conservation of this water is important. • There are many practical ways to conserve water. • Making a rain barrel is one of them.

  12. References • Appoquinimink River Association. (n.d.). Rain barrels. Retrieved from http://ag.udel.edu/extension/horticulture/pdf/Appoq%20RainBarrel%2 0Brochure.pdf • Government of Western Australia Department of Health. (2008). Country rainwater collection. Retrieved from • http://www.public.health.wa.gov.au/cproot/1806/2/Country_Rainwater_Collection.pdf • Kenny, J. F., Barber, N. L., Hutson, S. S., Linsey, K. S., Lovelace, J. K., & Maupin, M. A. (2009). Estimated use of water in the United States in 2005. U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1344. Retrieved from http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/1344/pdf/c1344.pdf • Long Wood Herbal Supplements. (n. d.). Introduction to Herbal Supplements: Echinacea properties [picture]. Retrieved from http://www.longwoodherbal.org/herbs/images/large_echinacea.jpg

  13. References • Missouri Plants. (2005). Silphiumlaciniatum L.[picture]. Retrieved from http://www.missouriplants.com/Yellowalt/Silphium_laciniatum_plant.jpg • Moeller, D. W. (2005). Environmental health (3rd ed.). Boston: Harvard University Press. • National Park Service. (2007). Wildflowers - Aromatic aster [picture]. U.S. Department of the Interior. Retrieved from http://www.nps.gov/wica/naturescience/images/Aromatic-Aster.jpg • Natural Resources Conservation Service. (n. d.). Water conservation. U.S. Department of Agriculture. Retrieved from http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/backyard/watercon.html

  14. References • Prairie Nursery. (2010). Sideoatsgrama seed [picture]. Retrieved from http://www.prairienursery.com/store/index.php?main_page=popup_im age&pID=145&zenid=66d2b66644d3ade122092ae41263b474 • Wasowski, S. & Wasowki A. (2006). Image gallery: Boutelouagracilis [picture]. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, The University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved from http://www.wildflower.org/image_archive/640x480/SAW/SAW_00541.J PG • Zaslow, S. A. & Herman, G. M. (1996). Health effects of drinking water contaminants. North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. Retrieved from http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/programs/extension/publicat/wqwm/he393.ht ml

  15. Resources • Ecology Action Center. (n. d.). Clean water: Harvesting rainwater with rain barrels, an old idea with a new following. Retrieved from http://www.ecologyactioncenter.org/clean-water/rain-barrels.shtml • Environmental Protection Agency. (2010). Water Conservation. Retrieved from http://www.epa.gov/p2/pubs/water.htm • Parris, T. M. (2004). Managing stormwater. Environment, 46(9), 3. Retrieved from Academic Search Complete database, AN: 14916020 • Pushard, D. (2010). HarvestH2O.com: the online rainwater harvesting community. Retrieved from http://www.harvesth2o.com/about.shtml • Soloman, S. (1993). Gardening without irrigation [online book]. Cascadia Gardening Series. Sasquatch Books. Retrieved from http://www.soilandhealth.org/03sov/0302hsted/030201/03 020100frame.html

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