Activity 3
What uses are made of recycled water?
- Go to The Source August 2003 - Greener links
- For what purpose do golf courses need to use water?
- What are water rights? Why doesn't the Werribee Park Golf Club need to use its water rights?
- Outline what you consider the benefits of this project in terms of saving water and protecting the Werribee River.
- Go to The Source June 2003 - Leading horses away from water
- How much water is used each year on Victoria's racing and training tracks? Why is this water needed?
- Outline Racing Victoria's water recycling and conservation project through the Smart Water Fund.
- Go to The Source August 2002 - Recycling scheme set to kick off in Werribee AND November 2002 - On the right course.
- What percentage of water is used on gardens in Melbourne's homes?
- Outline the long term aims of the garden water project in terms of using recycled water.
- Describe the environmental benefits of using this recycled water.
- Why will salt tolerant plants be used on Fairways and tee areas?
- Go to The Source June 2002 - Unveiling a vision and Werribee could be Asia's food bowl, says Fox AND August 2002 - Testing the water.
- Draw a sketch map to show the location of the Western Treatment Plant? What is treated there?
- Describe the agriculture and tourism locations in the Werribee region.
- Work in a group to produce a concept map showing the potential benefits of using recycled water in this region (including agriculture, environment and general economy). Begin by using information in the article, then brainstorm any further benefits. Present your concept map to the class.
- Compare and contrast the Werribee project with the Virginia project in South Australia.