Canada's Water Crisis: Causes and Solutions

Understanding water scarcity across our nation Grade 5 Science - Water Systems

Why is Water Important?

We need water to drink, cook, and stay healthy Plants and animals depend on clean water Water is used for farming and growing food Many jobs depend on water resources

Think About It

How much water do you think you use every day? What would happen if your tap stopped working for a week?

Canada's Water Wealth

Canada has 20% of the world's freshwater We have thousands of lakes and rivers The Great Lakes are shared with the United States But not all Canadians have access to clean water

Communities Affected by Water Crisis

Main Causes of Water Problems

Old or broken water pipes and systems Pollution from factories and farms Climate change affecting water levels Remote locations far from treatment plants

Effects on People and Environment

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Water Conservation Challenge

Track your family's water use for one day List 5 ways to save water at home Calculate: If you save 10 liters per day, how much is saved in a year?

Solutions Being Tried

Government investing in new water systems Scientists developing better cleaning technology Communities learning conservation methods Indigenous communities leading water protection

What Can We Do?

'Every drop counts when we work together to protect Canada's water for future generations.'