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The Nature and Importance
of Water
THE PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL NATURE OF WATER
Water is one of the most abundant substances on Earth without which life,
it is said, cannot exist.
It covers more than 70 per cent (70%) of the earth’s surface and exists as
vapor in the earth’s atmosphere.
It is considered as the universal solvent.
Pure water, a tasteless, odorless and colorless liquid) is never found in
nature. It is obtained only by special methods of distillation and by
chemical action in laboratories.
THE PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL NATURE OF WATER
B. Design of Facilities
1. If possible have at least 2 sources of supply at different locations.
2. Build superstructures above high flood line level.
3. Adopt energy-efficiency programs and, where possible, select facilities which
require less power consumption.
4. Monitor wells near coastlines to prevent salinization. If climate change
causes sea levels to rise dramatically, even aquifers that have been
sustainability utilized can suffer salinization.
5. Utilization of renewable energy sources
SUGGESTED STRATEGIES TO MITIGATE RISKS FROM
CLIMATE CHANGE
C. Reforestation of Watersheds:
1. Join or initiate community programs for watershed reforestation. Enlist
assistance from NGOs and the LGU units.
2. Enlist the support of the community in protecting the watersheds.