Problem:
Water treatment plants provide potable water, and wastewater treatment plants help prevent the discharge of pollutants into waterways. Areas that are arid or have fewer natural water resources can provide water through built infrastructure. For example, the Hoover Dam is a built infrastructure that provides water to the arid southwestern regions of the United States. Developed countries also have environmental regulations that serve to protect this natural resource, the environment, and human health. Even with these regulations in place, accidents can threaten our environment. The 2014 water crisis in Flint, Michigan, is a prominent example of environmental injustice and regulatory failures that led to a drinking water crisis.
Less developed countries often do not have the necessary resources to provide treatment facilities or to enforce environmental regulations. Many do not have easy access to potable water. Others may be forced to watch-without the ability to take legal action-as their water is contaminated by industry.
For this discussion, research a conflict that relates to a water supply or water quality issue. This conflict can be anywhere in the world. In your initial post, summarize the conflict for your classmates. How do water rights, access to water, and water accessibility relate to the conflict? How does water quality impact human health in this situation? Would a growing world population affect this conflict? Has there been a resolution to this conflict? Would this conflict differ if it occurred in developed versus undeveloped countries? Explain your reasoning. Relate your initial post to this week's readings and resources. Follow proper APA citation and reference methods, including books, websites, magazines, etc...
Develops an initial post with an organized, clear point of view or idea using rich and significant detail in response to specific prompts (100%)
Incorporates natural resource use concepts into the post, demonstrating thoughtful consideration and extension of ideas (100%) Need Assignment Help?
Provides relevant and meaningful response posts with clarifying explanation and detail (100%)
Exceeds expectations with an intentional use of language that promotes a thorough understanding (100%)