Maintaining Supply
Target Audience: 5th and 6th Class SESE Science. Junior Cycle Science (L.O 1.10 and 2.5) and TY Chemistry.

Irish Water has a remit to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable long-term water supplies which facilitate domestic and economic development. Extensive research work and public consultations undertaken by Irish Water, and previously by Dublin City Council, have concluded definitively that existing water supply sources do not have the capacity or resilience to meet future requirements of homes and businesses in Dublin and the midlands.
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Watch Irish Waters' Story Of Water documentary segment that focuses on maintaining Irelands' supply of water. After watching, complete the quiz questions.
In Dublin, 1.2 million people use 575 million litres of drinking water per day. Based on these numbers, calculate how many litres of drinking water one person would use per day in Dublin.
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What percentage of Dublin's water is supplied by the river Liffey?
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Why is Dublin's water supply under increasing pressure?
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In the Summer of 2018, what measures were put in place to protect the water supply in Dublin?
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In 2018, what river was identified as the most sustainable and economic source of water for the Eastern and Midlands region of Ireland?
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