Care for the sewer and have in
consider the following recommendations at home
Bogotá Aqueduct winter 2010 faces
* The waste dumped in the toilet clog your sewer.
* Do not throw oil and food waste through the trap to the sink.
* Give the debris directly to the consortia of cleanliness, not throw them on pavements or stormwater channels.
* Work out the trash at the stipulated times and leaving it ready in closed bags.
The aqueduct of Bogota insists in calling for citizens to make a good provision of waste and protect the sewer system to avoid water logging of roads and emergencies before the arrival of the rains.
An example of what not to do is log on 26th Street where they found large stones and debris clogging the drains.
Similarly, calls on contractors to develop road works and buildings in the city to make good use of materials and debris during the execution of the work so it does not affect the sewer.
Recommendations for consideration in House
IN BASEMENTS
Pay attention to the maintenance of pumping systems in basements.
IN CHANNEL and downspouts
(Tubes of the facades that allow normal drainage of the covers): These should be kept free of debris and solid objects.
INSPECTION IN THE BOXES
(Boxes collecting rain water and sanitation). Users have the responsibility to verify proper operation and prevent it from filling with debris that may improve the drainage. Clean regularly to prevent reflux of water in your home.
ROOFS AND ROOF WITH
Check the condition of the shingles and awnings: A roof in poor condition may fall due to the rain, hail or demonstrated by the high winds. Secure them well.
IN PATIOS
Keep yards clean and free of objects that clog the siphons.
Keep the leaves and branches that emerge with the rains reach the traps.
If your house contains trees, cut branches that are on the roof of the same
The traps should always remain with lids. Do not sweep toward them.
IN BATHROOM
Condoms, sanitary napkins and toilet paper thrown into the toilets clog the internal plumbing. Deposit them in the basket or garbage can in the bathroom.
Avoid the accumulation of hair in the shower siphons or waste-shave in the sink.
IN THE KITCHEN
For the sink trap can be leftovers, which clogs the pipes.
Wipe the excess of the dishes and lay them in the trash.
Do not dispose of cooking oil or grease to the dishwasher as these can be compressed into networks.
Use screens to prevent the passage of solid waste.
WITH GARBAGE
Work out the trash at the stipulated times and leaving it ready in closed bags.
Avoid accumulation of garbage and other waste in the storm sewer drains or near sewers.
FRENTE A LA CASA
The city drain rainwater collected through drains installed in the streets. Do not clog with debris, vehicles or objects that normally prevent them from collecting water. Contribute to reduce waterlogging in the city.
the aqueduct of bogota vissita was very interesting because we learned how water gets to our homes and what all its process.
jueves, 29 de abril de 2010
lunes, 26 de abril de 2010
acueducto
Cuidemos el alcantarillado y tengamos en
cuenta las siguientes recomendaciones en casa
Acueducto de Bogotá enfrenta invierno 2010
* Los residuos arrojados al sanitario tapan su alcantarilla.
* No bote aceite ni residuos de comidas por el sifón del lavaplatos.
* Entregue los escombros directamente a los consorcios de aseo, no los arroje en andenes o canales de aguas lluvias.
* Colabore sacando la basura en los horarios establecidos y dejándola dispuesta en bolsas bien cerradas.
El acueducto de Bogotá insiste en el llamado a los ciudadanos para hacer una buena disposición de las basuras y proteger el sistema de alcantarillado para evitar encharcamientos de las vías y emergencias ante la llegada de las lluvias.
Un ejemplo de lo que no se debe hacer se registro en la calle 26 donde se encontraron grandes piedras y escombros obstruyendo el alcantarillado.
De la misma manera, solicita a los contratistas que desarrollan obras viales y construcciones en la ciudad que hagan un buen manejo de materiales y escombros durante la ejecución de los trabajos de tal forma que no se afecte el alcantarillado.
Recomendaciones para tener en cuenta en casa
EN SÓTANOS
Prestar atención al mantenimiento de los sistemas de bombeo de los sótanos.
EN CANALES Y BAJANTES
(Tubos de las fachadas que permiten el desagüe normal de las cubiertas): Éstos deben permanecer libres de basuras y objetos sólidos.
EN LAS CAJAS DE INSPECCIÓN
(Cajas recolectoras de aguas sanitarias y lluvias). Los usuarios tienen la responsabilidad de verificar su correcto funcionamiento e impedir que se llenen de basuras que permitan el normal drenaje. Límpiela periódicamente para evitar reflujos de aguas en su vivienda.
CON TEJADOS Y CUBIERTAS
Revise el estado de las tejas y marquesinas: Un tejado en mal estado puede caerse por efecto de la lluvia, granizo o desprenderse por los vientos fuertes. Asegúrelas bien.
EN PATIOS
Mantenga los patios limpios y libres de objetos que tapen los sifones.
Evite que las hojas y ramas que se desprenden con las lluvias lleguen a los sifones.
Si en su casa hay árboles, corte las ramas que estén sobre el techo de la misma
Los sifones deben permanecer siempre con tapas. No barra en dirección a ellos.
EN BAÑOS
Los preservativos, toallas higiénicas y papel higiénico arrojados a los sanitarios taponan las tuberías internas. Deposítelos en la cesta o caneca del baño.
Evite que se acumule cabello en sifones de la ducha o residuos de la afeitada en los lavamanos.
EN LA COCINA
Por el sifón del lavaplatos se pueden ir sobrantes de comida que taponan las tuberías.
Limpie los sobrantes de los platos y deposítelos en la basura.
No arroje el aceite de cocina o grasa al lavaplatos pues éstos se pueden compactar en las redes.
Utilice rejillas que impidan el paso de desechos sólidos.
CON LA BASURA
Colabore sacando la basura en los horarios establecidos y dejándola dispuesta en bolsas bien cerradas.
Evite la acumulación de basura y otros residuos en los sumideros de alcantarillado pluvial o cerca de las alcantarillas.
FRENTE A LA CASA
El alcantarillado de la ciudad recoge las aguas lluvias a través de sumideros instalados en las calles. No los tapone con escombros, vehículos u objetos que les impidan recolectar normalmente el agua. Contribuya para disminuir los encharcamientos en la ciudad.
la vissita del acueducto de bogota fue muy interesante ya que aprendimos como llega el agua a nuestras casas y cual es todo su proceso.
domingo, 11 de abril de 2010
the water song
everybody is gonna learn today
gonna learn today
gonna learn today
everybody is gonna learn today
gonna learn today
gonna learn today
ive been wasting for so long,
a lot of water in my home,
but not any more,
but not any more
now iam going to preserve more,
all the water in my home,
closing all trhe fosets when i take a bath ,
now i know how to save my life¡¡¡¡¡¡¡
jueves, 8 de abril de 2010
way's to save water
Conserving water means smaller water bills if you live in an area serviced by a municipal water system. If your home is connected to a septic system, water conservation also can help prevent water pollution. Overloading a septic system may cause nutrient and bacterial contamination of nearby lakes and streams.
According to the American Water Works Association, the average U.S. family uses water inside the home at the rates shown.
Because such a large percentage of water use is in the bathroom, this is where water conservation efforts should begin. Install water-saving devices on faucets and showerheads. Take shorter showers. And when filling the tub, don’t let water run down the drain while waiting for it to get hot.
Place “toilet dams” or rock-filled containers in the tanks of older flush toilets. Don’t use the toilet to flush away facial tissues, paper, and other similar solid and liquid wastes—use a wastepaper basket. Repair leaks in your faucets and toilets.
Turning off the water while brushing your teeth can save a family 5 to 10 gallons per day. Rinse hand razors in a filled sink rather than under running water. When shampooing, turn off the water while lathering the hair.
To conserve water in the kitchen, don’t let faucets run for washing or rinsing. Instead, fill a container with water or use the sink by stoppering the drain. Wash all the vegetables for a meal at the same time. When washing anything, use a brush, washcloth, or your hand to dislodge particles of dirt rather than relying on the force of water to do the job.
Keep a bottle of water in the refrigerator rather than letting water run in the sink to get a cool drink. And use only the minimum amount of water to cook foods. When filling the kettle, try to estimate the actual amount needed.
Run an automatic dishwasher only with full loads. Don’t use the extra-long prewash and scrub cycles unless absolutely necessary. Do not use a garbage disposal except at the end of cooking or cleanup periods or when it is full. Whenever possible, don’t use the disposal at all. Compost vegetable peelings or put them in the garbage can.
To conserve water outside, water only when necessary. It takes 660 gallons of water to supply 1,000 square feet of lawn with 1 inch of water. Water the lawn in the early morning to avoid evaporation losses. Irrigate the lawn slowly, deeply, and infrequently. In the garden, use drip irrigation or soaker hoses because they apply water slowly and directly to the soil.
Use pistol-grip nozzles on all hoses and always turn off the faucet tightly to prevent leakage. Avoid sprinklers that produce a fine mist. Too much water is lost by wind and evaporation. Use an alarm clock or the stove timer to remind you to shut off the sprinklers. Sweep sidewalks and driveways, instead of washing them down with the hose.
Reduce evaporation losses from gardens by using an organic mulch or plastic ground cover between rows. Leave grass clippings in place; they provide a kind of mulch. Collect water from roof gutters to use for lawn and plant watering.
Do not water lawns or wash cars when water is in short supply. When washing the car, rinse it once, use a bucket of soapy water to wash it, and then give it one more quick rinse. Taking it to a car wash may save water because many commercial installations recycle their water.
According to the American Water Works Association, the average U.S. family uses water inside the home at the rates shown.
Because such a large percentage of water use is in the bathroom, this is where water conservation efforts should begin. Install water-saving devices on faucets and showerheads. Take shorter showers. And when filling the tub, don’t let water run down the drain while waiting for it to get hot.
Place “toilet dams” or rock-filled containers in the tanks of older flush toilets. Don’t use the toilet to flush away facial tissues, paper, and other similar solid and liquid wastes—use a wastepaper basket. Repair leaks in your faucets and toilets.
Turning off the water while brushing your teeth can save a family 5 to 10 gallons per day. Rinse hand razors in a filled sink rather than under running water. When shampooing, turn off the water while lathering the hair.
To conserve water in the kitchen, don’t let faucets run for washing or rinsing. Instead, fill a container with water or use the sink by stoppering the drain. Wash all the vegetables for a meal at the same time. When washing anything, use a brush, washcloth, or your hand to dislodge particles of dirt rather than relying on the force of water to do the job.
Keep a bottle of water in the refrigerator rather than letting water run in the sink to get a cool drink. And use only the minimum amount of water to cook foods. When filling the kettle, try to estimate the actual amount needed.
Run an automatic dishwasher only with full loads. Don’t use the extra-long prewash and scrub cycles unless absolutely necessary. Do not use a garbage disposal except at the end of cooking or cleanup periods or when it is full. Whenever possible, don’t use the disposal at all. Compost vegetable peelings or put them in the garbage can.
To conserve water outside, water only when necessary. It takes 660 gallons of water to supply 1,000 square feet of lawn with 1 inch of water. Water the lawn in the early morning to avoid evaporation losses. Irrigate the lawn slowly, deeply, and infrequently. In the garden, use drip irrigation or soaker hoses because they apply water slowly and directly to the soil.
Use pistol-grip nozzles on all hoses and always turn off the faucet tightly to prevent leakage. Avoid sprinklers that produce a fine mist. Too much water is lost by wind and evaporation. Use an alarm clock or the stove timer to remind you to shut off the sprinklers. Sweep sidewalks and driveways, instead of washing them down with the hose.
Reduce evaporation losses from gardens by using an organic mulch or plastic ground cover between rows. Leave grass clippings in place; they provide a kind of mulch. Collect water from roof gutters to use for lawn and plant watering.
Do not water lawns or wash cars when water is in short supply. When washing the car, rinse it once, use a bucket of soapy water to wash it, and then give it one more quick rinse. Taking it to a car wash may save water because many commercial installations recycle their water.
THE WATER
Water Uses
The uses of water are many, from drinking and cleaning to irrigating crops and landscapes. Water is used for cooling, for recreation, and dust control. Water is needed for restaurants, most industrial processes, and even some religi ous ceremonies. On another level, the splash and flow of water in streams and fountains soothes and inspires.
In one way or another, water is a part of almost everything humans make and do. Washing a load of laundry uses 40 gallons, filling a backyard pool takes about 25,000 gallons, growing a pound of cotton consumes 1,000 gallons, while producing a pound o f copper uses 20 gallons. All these water demands are met by various supply sources including the Salt, Gila and Colorado Rivers and groundwater pumped from beneath the surface.
Uses where water is consumed, usually through evaporation or plant growth, are consumptive uses. Examples include water used for irrigation or in evaporative coolers. Non-consumptive uses, such as bathing, hydropower generation and recreation, do no t use up water. Used non-consumptively, the same water can be used again and again, although some uses lower the quality of the water. Once used, wastewater can be treated and used again as reclaimed water or effluent.
The main categories of water use are agricultural, municipal and industrial. In Arizona, irrigated agriculture long has been the biggest consumptive user of water. Although it still accounts for nearly 80 percent of all water use, agricultural use i s declining. Municipal and industrial uses currently are much less, but are growing rapidly. Mining activities and cooling towers used for power generation account for most of the remaining water use.
For a long time, water demand in Arizona has exceeded the reliable supply of surface water and renewable groundwater. Supply and demand have been balanced through excess pumping of groundwater. This overdraft depletes groundwater aquifers and cannot continue indefinitely (see Groundwater). Growing competition for scarce water resources coupled with laws limiting groundwater pumping have led to efforts to conserve water and make use of effluent and Central Arizona Project w ater (see Water Rights)
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