Date: February 2006 Is there enough water for us all?
We share the rain from the clouds with all the people, plants and animals. We share the water stored in Rocky Creek Dam with all the people in our town and many other towns. Because we are sharing we need to be careful with our water use. Not spilling, not wasting but watching carefully how we use our water and making sure there is enough for us all and our environment.
Where does water come from?
Water drops fall as rain from clouds. Rain plops on roofs, swirling into gutters, disappearing down the pipes. Mountains and hills catch the rain. It runs along gullies into dams and lakes. Water flows downhill into creeks and rivers, then out to sea. Finally the hot sun sucks water into the sky. Invisible water vapour rises up and forms into new clouds, soon it will rain again.
Where does water we use come from?
Our water is stored in Rocky Creek Dam. This water is pumped to a factory near the dam, where it is tested and cleaned. Then clean drinking water flows through underground pipes bringing it into everybodys homes and to our Centre. When we want to use water we just turn on the tap and out it runs.
Who needs water?
Water is life, all living things need water. People need water. We drink it, we grow food with it. We use water for cooking, cleaning and washing. Plants and animals need water too. Water helps plants grow. Animals drink and wash with water. Many plants and animals live in the water.
What is water? Water is liquid, pour a glass to drink. Water is a solid, frozen ice, cold in the fridge. Water is a gas, hot and steaming from a boiling kettle.