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these plans implemented during our life time. The film did however suggest solutions that are
very obtainable, especially if national laws are passed encouraging these acts. Project Blue
Alternative, led by Michal Kravcik of Slovakia, digs man made streams, ponds & other
reservoirs that contain rain and run off water, allowing it to return back into the ground in its
natural cycle. Disney has already started to implement a drop or trickle irrigation system that
recycles water, provides its own power, and eliminates waste. If Americans would stop
importing so many agricultural products and start eating crops that our regions could support,
using similar irrigation systems, we could save hundreds of thousands of gallons of water a day.
New technologies are also aiding in water conservation. For instance, building micro turbines to
produce natural energy in lieu of dams eliminates the threat of soil erosion and aides in essential
nutrients being carried downstream. New permeable pavements wouldnt just aid in water
security, but would be a very easy way for cities and towns across the United States to start their
transformations. These pavements allow rain water and runoff to penetrate back into the ground
after filtering through the pavement layers, thus saving the water from making it to the ocean.
All of the above solutions could help our Earth once again sustain our lives, but if we
continue our careless ways, American impact from the water crisis is quickly closing in. Its
necessary to start looking at our own water usage. For example, using the Grace Links Water
Footprint Calculator, I determined my individual water usage averaging 1,104 gallons per day,
with my household total doubling that. These numbers are average for most Americans, but in
my opinion way too high! By installing low flow shower heads, toilets, and faucets I could
reduce my water consumption by hundreds of gallons per day. By cutting my showers from 1520 minutes down to 10, I could save another 100 gallons. With meat and dairy products leading
the agricultural water usage, cutting back on how frequently I eat these products, several
hundreds of thousands of gallons of water could be saved. My household is most guilty of
bottled water consumption. We are contributing to the bottled water industry demands and
increasing the support for water privatization, which we do not want! Immediately, I plan to
reduce my water bottle consumption, with hopes to completely eliminate it. By taking small
steps and encouraging one another, we may continue to enjoy blue gold.
Works Cited
Blue Gold: World Water Wars [Motion picture]. (2009). United States: Distributed by PBS
Home Video.