Unsustainable Water Consumption

This is my presentation for the Sustainable Cities Camp application. Enjoy!
Dorozhkina Elizaveta
P. S. At first I intended to include some links i the presentation, but then I realised I had to use PDF format. Had to leave the links in :(

Transcript

1. UNSUSTAINABLE WATER CONSUMPTION IN NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA Rainwater collection and purification
2. What is the problem?  The Volga river and the Oka river, on which the city of Nizhny Novgorod is located and which are the main water sources there, are becoming more and more polluted [1] [2]  8 hydroelectricity power stations and several dams on the Volga  The water levels are slowly dropping [3]  Still, the population doesn’t consume water responsibly (200 L pro person daily)
3. Possible improvements  Currently, the city is missing a reliable system of rainwater drains — which results in flooding of some areas twice a year  Nor are there any major water purification stations  Suppose there were, it would allow more sustainable water consumption (while the drainage system would keep the streets dry & clean)  Furthermore, people must be educated and encouraged to consume less
4. How can I personally contribute?  A rainwater collector can be set up at my house  I already use rainwater, however, strictly for gardening purposes and on an irregular basis  I strive to reduce my own level of water consumption  Signing petitions could help achieve a proper drainage system