How to use h2oBy Nick, Lauren, Kylie, Alissa, Ashley,

and Hayden

Using Water to Suit Our Needs

• People have diverted water from streams, lakes and other bodies of water to help their living in farms, cities and also their homes.

Damages to the Environment

• Loss of plant life• Wipes out populations of fish and

invertebrates• Devastates fisheries

Affects of Insufficient Irrigation

• Dying crops• Farmer’s pay• Only about 45% of water used in irrigation is

taken up by crops• Overirrigation affects 1/5 of the world’s

farmland

Depleting Groundwater

• Groundwater is depleted more easily compared to surface water

• Aquifers recharge very slowly• If compared to a bank we are making more

withdrawals then payments• Becomes more expensive as the amount lessens

and eventually will run out• Sinkholes are caused by where groundwater gave

way

Future Water Wars

• Water shortages scarcity and can lead to conflict.

• As human population continues to grow the water conflict will also