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Water, Water Everywhere and Not a Drop to Drink

Water has always been a critical component of human life and survival, regardless of the climate.

Getting enough water is important because it can help prevent dehydration, which can result in

sluggish thinking, mood changes, constipation, kidney stones, and body overheating, among

other things (CDC). Furthermore, water is essential for the production of cattle as well as the

creation of milk for women who are breastfeeding. Taking these facts into perspective, it is

evident that people may require water for various purposes other than to eat. Water is required by

humans in extremely large quantities for a variety of uses, including drinking. Unfortunately,

freshwater is becoming increasingly scarce throughout the world. Worldwide water scarcity has

a negative influence on people's lives in a number of ways, including poverty and health

concerns. Despite a range of programs aimed at reducing water scarcity, the vast majority of

people continue to have trouble acquiring access to water. Therefore, people must do more in

response to the crisis because they cannot continue to survive without access to water. Aside

from that, the water shortage has made living difficult and is likely to continue until something is

done. In this way, the concept seeks to contribute to the solving of the freshwater crisis.

Water is always around us, much like the adage "water, water, everywhere, and not a

drop to drink," but it is sometimes dangerous and dirty to drink. Because of the predicted

increase in world population from 7.5 billion to 9.7 billion by 2050, the scarcity of clean water is

a global worry that, if left unaddressed, could result in an unsustainable future (United Nations).
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The unequal distribution of water, as well as the fact that just 3 percent of the available water is

freshwater, compels the investigation of the most efficient use of available resources. Of the 3

percent, 2 percent is found in rivers and lakes, which are readily accessible to humans for

consumption as well as to wildlife for consumption. Furthermore, the human body is 65 percent

water, while the blood is 83 percent water, and other organisms, such as jellyfish, are fully

constituted of water (Lecture 8, Slide 3). These figures highlight the gravity of the problem, as

well as the pressing need for freshwater.

The increasing urbanization and industrialization, as well as the rising consumption and

unsustainable production, have all contributed to the growing concern about water quality.

Sugarcane, textile, leather and tanning, pulp and paper, and pharmaceutical firms are only a few

of the industries that have sprung up in the absence of adequate and acceptable wastewater

treatment facilities. This leads to the waste and contamination of the few freshwater sources that

are available in the area. While various technologies and advances have been developed in

wastewater treatment, in the vast majority of cases, they have not been coordinated with

advancements in agriculture and industry. As a result, the practise of dumping untreated effluent

from textile dyeing continues to be practiced. However, this proposal aims to harmonize the

relationship between agricultural and industrial practices, as well as wastewater treatment, to

eliminate water contamination and increase the practice of recycling water used in industrial and

agricultural processes to increase the continued practice of recycling water.

In this proposal's overall subject of wastewater cleanup, the focus is on wastewater

treatment. This involves the removal of potentially hazardous substances from water in order to

make it suitable for consumption by humans in their daily lives. Water re-use is an extremely

important gesture in the effort to reduce waste and water scarcity. There are numerous methods
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for eliminating hazardous chemicals from agricultural and industrial processes. These include

chemical, thermal, physical, and biological treatment, as well as other approaches (Nathanson).

Adsorption through the use of non-toxic adsorbents, on the other hand, is one of the most

effective and environmentally friendly methods currently accessible (Rashed). This process

involves the adherence of hazardous substances to adsorbent materials, which are then removed

from the environment.

This proposal, in this regard, focuses on environmentally acceptable processes for

creating mesoporous materials, which are commonly referred to as green methods, in order to

lessen the environmental effect. These materials have pores with widths ranging from 2 to 50

nanometers, which enable them to adsorb chemicals, textile dyes, and any other organic

impurities present in wastewater, resulting in the creation of clean water. As part of the green

methods approach, the goal is to use other wastes as resources in the process, such as biomass, in

order to manufacture carbon-based magnetic adsorbents, which is consistent with the concept of

the green method. Because it is porous and mesoporous in nature, the magnetic core enables for

the easy recovery of pollutants from wastewater and is hence effective. As a result, this

procedure will ensure the regeneration of organic compounds such as dyes, allowing them to be

reused by the industrial industry. As a result, it will reduce the amount of water and chemicals

that are wasted.

Relevance of the Proposal

Oceanography is a fascinating course that focuses on the investigation of the chemical,

biological, and physical characteristics of oceans and bodies of water. Among these are the

current and future environmental conditions, as well as the interactions with plants, animals, and

human life on the planet. The suggestion outlined above is an important step toward ensuring the
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long-term viability of water conditions. In addition to the large-scale water treatment system

detailed in the proposal, smaller portable systems can be constructed for installation on a

municipal and home scale. It is then possible to use the recycled water for a variety of activities

such as agriculture and irrigation, as well as toilet flushing, hence reducing the need to consume

fresh water for these purposes. Freshwater is prioritized as a resource for human consumption as

a result of this. Consequently, there will be enough fresh water available for human use, ensuring

that everyone has plenty to drink.

Furthermore, in low-income countries where agricultural operations in big communities

need the use of huge quantities of water, recycled water may be utilized to reduce the wastage of

fresh water by reducing the amount of fresh water that is lost to evaporation. This technique will

also avoid the removal of water from natural habitats such as wetlands and forests, as well as the

reduction of the influence on natural environments caused by industries, which eventually leads

to further polluting the environment. Water shortage in both high- and low-income countries will

be alleviated significantly by the use of recycled water technology combined with green

technology, as indicated in the proposal. Thus, this notion links to the course of oceanography

since it seeks to preserve the long-term viability of water sources, such as rivers, seas, and

oceans, which provide water for agricultural and industrial processes.

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Works Cited

CDC. "Water and Healthier Drinks." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 12 Jan. 2021,

www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/water-and-healthier-drinks.html.

Lecture 8 Notes PowerPoint Presentations. Properties of Water

Nathanson, Jerry A. "hazardous-waste management." Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2020,

www.britannica.com/technology/hazardous-waste-management. Accessed 3 December

2021.

Rashed, Mohamed Nageeb. "Adsorption Technique For The Removal Of Organic Pollutants

From Water And Wastewater." Organic Pollutants-Monitoring, Risk And Treatment 7

(2013): pp 167-194. 10.5772/54048

United Nations. "Growing at a Slower Pace, World Population is Expected to Reach 9.7 Billion

in 2050 and Could Peak at Nearly 11 Billion Around 2100." UN DESA | United Nations

Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 18 June 2019,

www.un.org/development/desa/en/news/population/world-population-prospects-

2019.html.