Water projects around the world

Drinking water is diminishing in Israel. There is a long standing conflict between Israel and Palestine effecting water supply. Palestinian spring water supply is contaminated, the Palestinians claim that a nearby Israeli community is responsible. There have been high incidents of water-borne diseases among the Palestinians. Oxfam have erected a waste recycling system in the Palestinian district. This has escalated tensions between the Jews and Palestinians. Oxfam workers have been shot at while trying to repair the waste recycling system. The Palestinian Water Authority are endeavoring to work with the Israeli's to drill another water source - this is proving to be futile. The only nearby water source is down the Jordan Valley; which is not economically viable to drill. A water tanker charges for a cubic meter of water it services the wealthier villagers in Palestine. It is a daily struggle to vie for a basic necessity.

The Colorado river supplies water to Mexico. The flow of the Colorado River collects salt from the riverside rocks. Mexican water supply is salty. A $300 million desalination system provided by the American government, to purify the river water. Mexico also recycles waste, This is an invaluable resource it irrigates an area of 250,000 hectares of crops.

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Saudi Arabia has an extremely arid climate. They have purchased and import large quantities of water from Wales. There are no rivers, lakes and no rain fall in Saudi Arabia. Ten billion dollars was spent building a desalination system. Another $40 billion spent of drilling into aquifers, they are one kilometer underground. Saudi Arabia is pumping water underground, the aquifer is situated on the border of Jordan. They do not get maximum usage from their water most of it is evaporated.

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Scientist have found strains of antibiotic resistant bacteria in New Delhi drinking water. An outbreak of cholera and dysentery is likely to occur. Indian Health Officials have discounted the findings and will not remedy the situation.

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Rajsamadhiya have an excessive supply of water. The neighbouring village relies on water shipped in by tanker for drinking and crop irrigation. Haradevsinh Hadeja manages the water projects in Rajsamadhiya. His fellow villagers claim that he is a miracle water diviner. It is evident that there was once arid landscape, empty wells and dried fields. Hadeja has brought about a dramatic change: fruit trees with abundant fruit, full wells, clear ponds and bumper crops. Hadeja catches the monsoon rains in ponds - the villagers are prohibited from drawing water from the ponds. The water then seeps into the ground to underground water reserves. Previously, the villagers had to dig more than thirty metres before they struck water; now they only need to dig seven metres for water. The farmers are advised not to grow 'thirsty' crops. Hadeja has adopted an ancient tradition - it has proven to be sustainable.

Across the world millions of people walk for hours to get water

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International World Water Day highlights the importance of water and how it should be actively conserved. The world population is increasing and water resources will not meet demand in the future. There a few painless changes that can make a difference Turn off the water while brushing your teeth; this saves 16 - 32 glasses of water. Repair dripping taps you will save 530 litres of water. And install a economy flush in the toilet system this will reduce the water useage by half. A single drop can make a difference (International World Water).

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