The Sustainable Use of Water (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Sustainable water use definition
Sustainable water use definition
Using water wisely without wasting it & recycling where possible
Water delivery system problems causing losses
Water delivery system problems causing losses
Leaking pipes, burst mains, old pumps, lack of metering
Joburg Water infrastructure upgrade investment
Joburg Water infrastructure upgrade investment
Over R5-billion over 5 years
Effect of poisonous chemicals in water
Effect of poisonous chemicals in water
Takes longer & costs more to purify for safe use
Invasive aliens definition
Invasive aliens definition
Introduced plants that spread fast, crowd natives, use water
Working for Water programme launch year
Working for Water programme launch year
1995
Emalahleni plant daily processing capacity
Emalahleni plant daily processing capacity
25 million litres per day of acid mine water
Examples of invasive alien species
Examples of invasive alien species
Water hyacinth and Port Jackson trees
Individual water-saving actions in the house
Individual water-saving actions in the house
Switch off taps, fix leaks, shorter baths, reuse dirty water
Best time to water plants in garden
Best time to water plants in garden
In the evening when evaporation rates are lower