WP5 Act.5 Erasmus+ Project

Team group:

• Water collection technics
• How to control the water consumption
• Deforestation

Index

Water collection technics

Controlling Water Consumption

Deforestation

Water collection technics

1. Rainwater Harvesting:

• Rooftop Collection: Collecting rainwater from rooftops and storing it in tanks.
• Surface Runoff Harvesting: Capturing and storing runoff from surfaces like roads and fields.
• Percolation Pits: Digging pits to allow water to percolate into the ground, recharging groundwater.

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Water collection technics

2. Fog Harvesting

• Using mesh nets to capture water droplets from fog, which then trickle down into containers.

3. Check Dams

• Small dams built across streams to slow down water flow and increase groundwater recharge.

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Controlling Water Consumption

1. Efficient Fixtures:

• Installing low-flow toilets, showerheads, and faucets to reduce water usage.

2. Behavioural Changes:

• Taking shorter showers and turning off the tap while brushing teeth.
• Using a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways

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Controlling Water Consumption

3. Leak Detection and Repair:

• Regularly checking for and fixing leaks in plumbing to prevent water wastage.

Consequences of Deforestation on Water

1. Disruption of the Water Cycle:

• Trees play a crucial role in the water cycle by absorbing and releasing water through transpiration. Deforestation reduces this process, leading to decreased rainfall and increased droughts.

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Consequences of Deforestation on Water

2. Increased Runoff and Soil Erosion:

• Without trees to anchor the soil, rainwater runs off more quickly, causing soil erosion and reducing the infiltration of water into the ground.

3. Water Pollution:

• Soil erosion from deforested areas can carry pollutants into water bodies, degrading water quality.

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Facts and Figures from Portugal

Data for the year 2021 (Annual Report on Water and Waste Services in Portugal (RASARP))

86% Percentage of households in mainland Portugal served by public urban wastewater collection and treatment systems.

184 LITERS Average daily water consumption per inhabitant

1.8 MILLION M^3/DAY Wastewater treated daily

97% Percentage of dwellings in mainland Portugal served by public water supply systems

627 THOUSAND Quantity of annual water quality analyses carried out

98,96% Percentage of good quality controlled tap water

References

Web links

Top 19 Water Harvesting Techniques: What is Water Harvesting and ...

A Complete Guide to Rainwater Harvesting - Rainwater Management Solutions

How to Cut Your Water Use in Half - Consumer Reports

10 Solutions to Water Pollution in Our Daily Lives: Taking Action for a ...

How Deforestation Affects The Water Cycle - Earth Day

How Does Deforestation Cause Water Pollution? - Emission Index

Iberdrola S.A. Water pollution. Iberdrola Sustainability.

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