CONSERVING WATER

A DATA
ANALYSIS
PROJECT
DONE BY:
GROUP 9
CLASS IX-A

WHY CONSERVE WATER?

Waterconservationmeans using our water wisely and caring for it properly. Since
each of us depends on water for life, it is our responsibility to learn more about
waterconservationand how we can help keep our water pure and safe for
generations to come. Since we all enjoy the benefits of having pure, clean water,
we must help conserve water so that we may continue to enjoy these benefits.
Waterconservationis a big thing, but every little bit helps, so don't think that what
you do doesn't matter. A whole lot of people doing a little bit adds up to a whole lot.
We must all make changes in our lifestyles that will change the course of our water
and its quality

TOP TEN COUNTRIES IN TERMS OF WATER

USED
No of litres of water used everyday
180

171

158

160

153

151
130

140
120

119

112

98

97
81

100
80
60
40
20
0

Italy

Spain

France

Mexico

Belgium

Germany Switzerland

No of litres of water used everyday

Austria

Portugal

Argentina

TOP TEN MOST POPULATED COUNTRIES IN

THE WORLD
Population
1400

1300
1080

1200
1000
800
600

296

400

242

186

157

200
0

China

India

U.S.A

Indonesia

Brazil

144

Pakistan Bangladesh

In millions

144

Russia

141

Nigeria

Japan

ANALYSIS
From the data collected, we understand that China is the most populated country in
the world. As there are more people, it should be first in the terms of water usage.
However, it doesnt even comprise in the top ten. So, we determine that China
might suffer from water shortage problems.
None of the top ten countries in terms of population appear in the list of the top ten
countries in terms of usage of water. So, they all might be suffering from water
deficit problems. On the other hand, the top ten countries in terms of water usage
dont have a huge population. Therefore, lots of water go to waste in those
countries.
Although water is a renewable resource for now, it is very important to conserve it
for future generations as it might become non-renewable. The amount of water
used must be directly proportional to the population. In our world, it is in a way
inversely proportional.

CASE STUDY: THE UNITED STATES OF

AMERICA
Situation in the United States

30.8

32.3

67.7

Percentage not receiving fluoridated water

Percentage receiving fluoridated water from the government

Percentage receiving fluoridated water

Percentage receiving fluoridated water from other sources

DO PEOPLE RECEIVE WATER FIT FOR

CONSUMPTION?
Percentage of people receiving water fit for consumption
100
99.8
99.6 99.59
99.4
99.2
99
98.8
98.6
2006

99.67
99.13

99.92
99.4

2007
2008
2009
2010
Percentage of people receiving water fit for consumption

ANALYSIS
After analysing this data, we arrive at the conclusion that although only about two
thirds of the U.S population receive water that has completely undergone water
treatment processes, almost the whole populous receives water that is fit for
drinking, i.e. drinking the water does not give them diseases of any kind.
However, this situation may not last forever. Due to constantly building new
factories and industries, water has been polluted to a great extent. If this untreated
water is sent to homes, people may fall ill very easily.
The solution for this is to recycle water. We have to make sure that water
undergoes complete treatment processes. We must not only care about ourselves
but also the future generations and must hence conserve water as it may not be
there forever

SOME INTERESTING BUT SAD FACTS

Almost 800 million people lack access to clean safe water every day.
Almost 3 million people die every year because of water and sanitation
and hygiene-related causes.

Every 21 seconds, another child dies from a water-related illness.

More than 1 billion people still practice open defecation every day.

The average American, taking a 5 minute shower, uses more water than
an average person in the slums of a developing country does in a whole
day.