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Water is Life

Water is Life. North County Water Agencies. WHY WORRY ABOUT WATER?. No Bones About It …. The human body is about 70% water. FOOD. Clothing. Houses, Cars and Pets. So… what is water and where does it come from?. Not So Weird Science….

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Water is Life

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  1. Water is Life North County Water Agencies

  2. WHY WORRY ABOUT WATER?

  3. No Bones About It … The human body is about 70% water.

  4. FOOD

  5. Clothing

  6. Houses, Cars and Pets

  7. So… what is water and where does it come from?

  8. Not So Weird Science… The are about 8 septillion water molecules in an 8 oz. glass of water! 8, 000, 000, 000, 000, 000, 000, 000, 000

  9. Hey Earthlings! ¾ of the Earth’s surface is covered with water. Only 1% of the Earth’s water is suitable for drinking.

  10. Where there is Water… 10% of an iceberg is above ground. 90% of it cannot be seen!

  11. The Water Cycle Condensation Precipitation Collection Evaporation

  12. About Watersheds A watershed is the area of land where all of the water that is under it, or drains off of it, goes into the same place.

  13. Where there is Water… Animals Plants People! Food Food grows where the water flows!

  14. A brief history of man and water

  15. What in the World? Throughout history, water has been regarded as a source of life.

  16. Word Up? eau water agua acqua zou vann wasser mvura gui biyo boAa rano ruwa Bishan wuha amanzi

  17. Wet Your Whistle … In some deserts, rain is so uncommon that people who live there have no word for it. ???

  18. What about Weather? Inches of rain

  19. The Ancient Days Before 1769 Pottery jars were used to capture rain water for later use.

  20. Spanish Missions 1769 - 1820

  21. Mexican Period 1821 - 1848

  22. Early California 1848 - 1870

  23. California – The 20th Century Reservoirs and dams allow us to store water.

  24. Okay… we know a little about where water comes from – but where does it go after we use it (or waste it)?

  25. Sewage drains

  26. Storm drains and ground water The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Photo by: Chris Jordan

  27. Potable – NOT Floatable! Water that is safe to drink is called “potable.”

  28. What are we doing about the water shortage now?

  29. DESALINATION

  30. Recycling water

  31. Conservation – use water efficiently

  32. We’re waiting on you!

  33. WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?

  34. You Can Help! Never litter, always pick up your trash. Let your parents know when the sprinklers in your yard are watering the street and sidewalk. Let your parents know if motor oil from their car is leaking onto the road or on your driveway. Pick up after your pets. Reduce, re-use, recycle!

  35. Practice good water habits! Sweep instead of hosing down hard surfaces like driveways. Turn the water off when you are brushing your teeth. Tell your parents if your sprinklers are running while it’s raining. Take shorter showers. Tell your parents if there is a really wet spot in the yard (it might be caused by a leak). Tell your parents if a toilet is running. Think more about using less.

  36. Join Our Team and become a … WATER STEWARD I will NEVER put water down the drain if there is a better use for it.

  37. Join the Poster Contest! Help teach others about the importance of water! Calendar Fun! Prizes

  38. ThankYou 2011

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