Step 1: Identify the water shortage problem you will be

researching:
Examples:
1. The community you are studying may not have infrastructure in place the
community has enough clean water
2. There may be an issue with septic systems and fertilizers affecting the
clean water supplies
3. There may be a water shortage that does not support the community
economically or agriculturally

Turkey. Istanbul overall water usage continues to rise, caused by the

impacts of the shortage or climate change. Turkey will face water shortage
in the next years.
Due to population increase, urban growth, and development, turkey has
experienced repeated droughts with water since the 1980s.
In the upcoming months, major cities across Turkey will run out of water,
with warnings that Turkey would runout of water in less that 45 days.

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Step 2: Research why your water shortage problem matters

 Reason 1: growth of crops
 Reason 2: clean drinking water
 Reason 3: health
Access to fresh water is decreasing as the world is decreasing as the
world’s population expands and the environment is further harmed by the
climate change. Water shortage has an impact on both families and
communities.

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Step 3: Solution 1
  What is one solution to solve your water shortage problem?
 Describe how the solution works
Rain collecting and recycled waster water can also help to alleviate
shortages and pressure on groundwater and other natural water sources. A
well-known method of preventing water scarcity is ground water recharge,
which permits water to move from surface to groundwater.
 Why will the solution solve the water shortage problem?
o Reason 1: allows to reduce scarcity and ease pressure on ground
water bodies.
o Reason 2: recycling water, cleaning the water, and using it again,
will help with saving the water.

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Step 4: Solution 2

 What is second solution to solve your water shortage problem?

 Describe how the solution works
 Why will the solution solve the water shortage problem?
o Reason 1: Don't let water run while shaving or washing your face. Brush your teeth
first while waiting for water to get hot, then wash or shave after filling the basin. 
o Reason 2: Retrofit all wasteful household taps by installing aerators with flow
restrictors.
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