For contest information, submission guidelines, news & updates, please visit: 1 http://watercontest.org
Water Awareness Poster Contest! Step 1 : LEARN! Step 2 : SHARE! For contest information, submission guidelines, news & updates, please visit: 2 http://watercontest.org
Water Awareness Poster Contest! This year’s theme is…. 3
Recycling Water For contest information, submission guidelines, news & updates, please visit: 4 http://watercontest.org
“Hi! I’m Amie Ba, the good microbe!”
Wait, “What’s a microbe!?” you ask? Well, a microbe is a very, very , very tiny living creature. “Tiny, like a bug?” NO, no…I’m much , MUCH smaller than a bug!!! “ Just how tiny ARE you, Amie?” I’m so small, you would need a powerful microscope to see me!
Now, I may be small , but my friends and I have a big job!!! Thi his s is is m my h y hom ome: e: in in Pasc sco o Co County unty.
“ Wastewater ” is the name for ALL the dirty water that goes down the drains! 8
We microbes help CLEAN UP that dirty water, so it can be USEFUL again! 9
The Reclaimed Water Story: Did you know - when water goes down the drain in Pasco County, it gets rec ecyc ycled led? 10
That’s one reason it’s SO important to be careful what you put down the drains! DID YOU KNOW? These items should NEVER go down the drain or toilet! Dental floss & Cotton swabs & hair Fats, oils & grease whitening strips WIPES WIPES Baby & cleaning wipes Kitty litter Bandages & (Even “flushable” wipes!) Paints & hazardous medications materials 11
So, what is “reclaimed water” ? “Reclaimed water” is water that gets cleaned and ‘re - used,’ after it goes down the drain. 12
So, what is “reclaimed water” ? By using the water a s sec econd nd tim ime e before returning it to the natural water cycle, we help to e x t e n d the supply of fresh water. It’s just like recycling! 13
Have e you ou ever er see een n pur urple ple pip ipes es? So So, wh , what t can n reclaimed laimed water ter DO DO?
“So, what CAN reclaimed water DO?” 15
“So, what CAN reclaimed water DO?” Q: What about my vegetable garden? A: Using reclaimed water directly on fruits and vegetables isn't safe, unless they are going to be peeled, skinned or cooked before use.* So, it would be fine for your citrus tree, since you peel oranges & grapefruits before eating, but it shouldn't be used on that juicy red strawberry you want to eat whole fresh from the garden… http://tbep.org/how_you_can_help- lawn_fertilizer_and_tampa_bay- what_you_need_to_know_about_reclaimed_water_ and_fertilizer_use.html 16
“So, what else can reclaimed water DO?” 17
“So, what else can reclaimed water DO?” Extra reclaimed water may also be put back into nature through specially designed ponds like these “RRIBS”! Specially designed ponds called RRIBS ( R apid R ate I nfiltration B asins) can be used to put reclaimed water back into nature… 18
“Amie, can we drink or play in reclaimed water?” My friends iends and I make e sure e that t reclaimed laimed water ter is clean an enough ough for r plants nts. But t it t is NOT as as c clea ean as as new w drink nking ing wate ter. ISN’T inte tended nded for th things ngs like e drink nking ing, , co cooking ing, , swi wimming ng or bath thing ing. 19
That’s why you’ll see signs like this one when reclaimed water is being used… 20
Did you u know? ow? The water that goes down Pasco County drains can produce over 20 million gallons of reclaimed water – EACH DAY!!! • Reservoirs : (Like a savings account, but for water...) During wet weather, people use LESS reclaimed water. Reservoirs can SAVE reclaimed water until it is needed again… Exam ampl ples: Land d O’ Lakes Reclaimed Reservoir (110 million gallons) • Boyette tte Reservoir oir – expected completion: early 2016 • (Will increase Pasco County’s storage by 500 million gallons !) (For latest status updates, visit: http://projects.ch2m.com/boyettereservoir/Status.htm) 21
Look at all that reclaimed water… What a beautiful sight! http://projects.ch2m.com/boyettereservoir/Status.htm Photo: Week of December 4, 2015 The sun setting to the west of the reservoir, as seen from the eastern embankment. 22
So what t can n reclai laime med d water er DO? Yes! Decorative ponds & fountains Watering lawns (sprinklers) Watering crops Sports fields, parks & golf courses 23 Cooling power plants Orchards (…like citrus!)
Now it’s time for you to SHARE what you’ve learned! Draw a poster showing: …What can reclaimed water do? …Reclaimed water - DO’s & DON’T’s. …Reclaimed Recycling! (Use it clean it re-use it!) …Think before you flush! (i.e. W hat doesn’t go down the drain?) For more contest information, news, updates, photos and submission guidelines, please visit: http://watercontest.org 24
(Adapted from SWFWMD “ Waterweb – Conservation” document) • Pretend that you live in a newly developed community that includes: – 200 homes, – a splash park, – a BBQ restaurant, – a golf course, – a swimming pool, – a park with sports fields, – a butterfly garden, and – a decorative fountain. Describe ways that reuse could help conserve water in this community. Q: Where SHOULDN’T reclaimed water be used? 25
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