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WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE

WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE I. Introduction “essential for life”

WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE I. Introduction A. Use Trends

WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE I. Introduction A. Use Trends household activities and the amount of water they consume are listed below: Water used Activity Shower 15 -30 gallons (57 -114 liters) Brushing teeth (water running) 1 -2 gallons (3. 75 -7. 51 liters) Shaving (water running) 10 -15 gallons (38 -57 liters) Washing dishes by hand 20 gallons (75 liters) Washing dishes in dishwasher 9 -12 gallons (34 -45 liters) Flushing toilet 5 -7 gallons (1926 liters) Sources: Famighetti, Robert, ed. The World Almanac Book. . .

B. World Situation

B. SW USA

In the Great Commonwealth of Virginia…. .

“Those who possess the skill set in hydrogeology will be highly sought after”

WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE I. Introduction A. Use Trends B. World Situation C. Applied Hydrology

“Applied Hydrology” • Identify the problem • Define the data needed for collection • Design the field program for collection of data • Propose possible solutions to the problem • Implement the preferred solution • Effectively communicate your work activities to the client

WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE I. Introduction A. Use Trends B. World Situation C. Applied Hydrology D. The Business of Hydrology

WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE I. Introduction A. Use Trends B. World Situation C. Applied Hydrology D. The Business of Hydrology 1. Research (e. g. , Universities, USGS, US-EPA) * Theoretical * Applied

WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE I. Introduction A. Use Trends B. World Situation C. Applied Hydrology D. The Business of Hydrology 1. Research (Universities, USGS, US-EPA) 2. Industry Aquifer Protection, Water Remediation, GW Supplies, GW Control (Industry)

WATER - A FINITE RESOURCE I. Introduction A. Use Trends B. World Situation C. Applied Hydrology D. The Business of Hydrology E. Ethical Aspects

II. Basic Terminology

II. Basic Terminology A. Hydrology

II. Basic Terminology A. Hydrology B. Hydrogeology and Geohydrology

III. The Hydrologic Cycle

III. The Hydrologic Cycle A. Worldwide Distribution 1. 36 billion cubic km of water

III. The Hydrologic Cycle A. Worldwide Distribution 1. 36 billion cubic km of water 97. 2% oceans 2. 85% land

III. The Hydrologic Cycle A. Worldwide Distribution 1. 36 billion cubic km of water 97. 2% oceans 2. 85 land 2. 14% glacial ice

III. The Hydrologic Cycle A. Worldwide Distribution 1. 36 billion cubic km of water 97. 2% oceans 2. 85 land 2. 14% glacial ice 0. 61% groundwater

III. The Hydrologic Cycle A. Worldwide Distribution 1. 36 billion cubic km of water 97. 2% oceans 2. 85 land 2. 14% glacial ice 0. 61% groundwater 0. 009% surface water

III. The Hydrologic Cycle A. Worldwide Distribution 1. 36 billion cubic km of water 97. 2% oceans 2. 85 land 2. 14% glacial ice 0. 61% groundwater 0. 009% surface water 0. 005% soil moisture

III. The Hydrologic Cycle A. Worldwide Distribution B. Processes

III. The Hydrologic Cycle A. Worldwide Distribution B. Processes C. Cross Section

C. Cross Section