Across
- 4. Turning salty or brackish water into drinking water.
- 5. An event where harmful substances enter rivers or water bodies.
- 14. The process where rainwater refills underground water stores.
- 18. The total amount of water used by households, industry and agriculture.
- 20. Toilets with two flush options to reduce water use.
- 22. A prolonged period of low rainfall, reducing river flows and water availability.
- 23. Effects on people, communities and quality of life.
- 25. Reusing water from showers, baths and washing machines for gardens or flushing.
- 26. water Water stored in rivers, lakes and reservoirs and used for supply.
- 27. The amount of rainfall left after evaporation and plant use, available for water supply.
Down
- 1. Fixing leaks in pipes to prevent water loss.
- 2. The effect a development has on ecosystems, wildlife and landscapes.
- 3. Plants that need very little water, helping reduce garden demand.
- 6. Water used in homes for washing, cooking, toilets and gardens.
- 7. Treating wastewater so it can be returned to the water system safely.
- 8. Periods when more water is stored underground than needed.
- 9. How a development affects jobs, investment and local businesses.
- 10. Moving water from one river or region to another, often via pipelines.”
- 11. Groups with an interest in a development, e.g., farmers, residents, water companies.
- 12. When demand exceeds supply, often worsened by climate change.
- 13. Periods when less water is stored underground than needed.
- 15. Collecting rainwater in tanks or water butts for garden use or flushing toilets.
- 16. Wastewater released without treatment, a major pollutant.
- 17. Using water more carefully to reduce waste, e.g., efficient appliances or shorter showers.
- 19. Liquid waste from farms that can pollute rivers.
- 21. A large artificial lake used to store water for supply.
- 24. Water stored underground in rocks and soil, pumped to the surface for supply.