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Geography: Water in the UK - Coggle Diagram
Geography: Water in the UK
Water Deficit: this is where demand exceeds supply resulting in a shortage of water.
Water Stress: Water stress is where demand for water exceeds the supply.
hose pipe bans
public warnings
quotas
why do demands increase
domestic use
with increased wealth more people can afford to do half empty dishwasher loads etc
agriculture
farming uses water
Industry
water is used for energy production and manufacturing
population growth
the uk's population is growing
Water Surplus: this is where supply is greater than the demand.
keeping it clean - causes of pollution
sewage
contains harmful chemicals, is often pumped into rivers/seas which can spread diseases
oil
oil spills leave a film of oil on the surface of water
Industry
pollutants and chemicals can be washed into rivers
Agriculture
Chemicals from fertilisers are washed into rivers
litter
many people dump litter such as plastic bags
keeping it clean - managing pollution
water treatments
Investment in infrastructure
education
use less
legislation
sustainable options