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Water a Money Maker
Water Quality
100
Groundwater via wells or surface water (springs, lakes, ponds, and rivers)
Where does drinking water come from?
100
Hard water stains on your dishes or in the shower Rust-like stains in your toilet bowl Unpleasant odors, like “rotten egg smells” Bad tasting or "off-tasting" water
How do I know if my water needs to be improved?
100
15 billion U.S. dollars
How much money is spent on water each year in the U.S.?
100
Drinking water or potable water is water safe enough to be consumed by humans or used with low risk of immediate or long term harm.
What is considered clean water?
200
Community water system or private wells.
How does drinking water get to my house?
200
Some companies have supposedly used tap water in their bottled water s in some cases it is the same
Is bottle water safer than tap water?
200
50 billion
How much money is spent on water globally each year?
200
The Clean Water Act (CWA) is the primary federal law in the United States governing water pollution. Passed in 1972, the act established the goals of eliminating releases of high amounts of toxic substances into water, eliminating additional water pollution by 1985, and ensuring that surface waters would meet standards necessary for human sports and recreation by 1983.
What is the clean water act?
300
If you access water from a community water system, your supplier is required to provide a consumer confidence report on your water quality annually.
How do I know if my drinking water is safe?
300
Water might be affected by iron, a commonly occurring constituent of drinking water. Iron tends to add a rusty, reddish brown (or sometimes yellow) color to water, and leaves particles of the same color. If the color is more like black, it could be a combination of iron and manganese. Both of these metals can cause staining of plumbing fixtures or laundry, but they are not known to cause health problems.
What can be causing our water to have a reddish color?
300
50%
What percent of water is sold by pepsi or coke?
300
3.4 million
How many people die each year from unsafe water?
400
A body of permeable rock that can contain or transmit groundwater.
What is a aquifer?
400
A frequent cause of musty, earthy odors, especially toward the end of the summer, is naturally occurring organic compounds derived from the decay of plant material in lakes and reservoirs. The odors can be objectionable, but generally are not harmful to health. However, odors can be caused by other constituents as well, so you may want to call your local Health Department and mention the odor to them.
What can cause our water to have an earthy odor or to smell like rotten eggs?
400
7000$
How much does a water well cost in Africa?
400
345 million
How many people each year are without water?
500
Water in the home may be “hard” or “soft,” depending on its mineral content. Water is soft when it falls from the sky as rain. As it travels through rock and soil, it picks up particles of calcium, magnesium, iron, lead, and other minerals.
What is hard water?
500
Water is essential to the environment because it helps regulate the temperature of both the land and sea, creating a healthy environment for all. It also affects the weather and climate creating clouds which cause rain, snow or hail. Plants and animals need water to survive. Of course if there is no water, marine and aquatic life would be impossible.
What is Water so important to mankind? Use multiple examples.
500
Nestle
What is the biggest water bottle company?
500
97% is salty or polluted
How much water is polluted around the world?