Water conservation

Now that you have your basic information, add to your product the following information:

1. What is our principal source of freshwater?

2. What alternative freshwater sources are available?

3. How does clean water get to your home?

4. How is used water treated before it can be used for other purposes?

5. What are major water wasters

6. Who should be given priority for water if the drought in CA continues? Prioritize: Hospital, homes, schools, library, Car wash, ornamental tree nursery, a farm with fruit orchards, a farm with livestock, a grocery store, paper mill that is major employer, vegetable cannery, retirement home, museum, public shopping mall, fountains at war memorial, community pool or water recreation park.

7. Explain ways to conserve water, both in the short and long term. Give details about how much water can be saved.

Some resources to help you get started:

http://www.aquafornia.com/index.php/where-does-californias-water-come-from/

http://water.epa.gov/polwaste/nps/chap3.cfm