Sustainability is important for Türkiye’s water sources because the nation is positioned within the Mediterranean area. The wastage of water has been the first concern for authorities within the nation embattled by drought for the previous a number of years.
Amid the worldwide local weather disaster and the looming drought fears, the significance of water conservation is garnering extra consideration. The Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (ISKI) known as for water conservation due to the drought and local weather disaster. The drought threats made it needed to vary the water utilization habits in Türkiye in addition to in the whole world, learn the assertion issued by ISKI.
People unknowingly waste water of their each day routines. Surveys have highlighted that extended baths, dishwashing or perhaps a damaged faucet trigger numerous water wastage. If the faucet is left open whereas our washing palms, 75% of the water is wasted. Studies reveal that 18 tons of water could be saved per 12 months by shortening showers by one minute.
“Notably, we use 70% of domestic water in toilets and bathrooms. Monitoring the water footprint significantly reduces water consumption. For example, 3,100 liters of water are used for 200 grams of red meat. This figure is 2,720 liters for a cotton t-shirt. For an A4 piece of paper that we use unnecessarily, 10 liters of water is wasted.”
Speaking to Daily Sabah, Ege University’s dean of the Faculty of Fisheries, Ugur Sunlu, stated: “We should avoid unconscious water consumption and focus on saving. The country has achieved developments that can yield positive results for water conservation.”
“Especially in metropolitan cities, the efficient use of water is of great importance. For this reason, we need to limit the amount of water we use in our daily lives. Municipalities should also reduce the loss and leakage rate in sewerage systems. Projects are gradually being developed in our country regarding the collection of rainwater. We can use the water for garden irrigation or in toilets if possible,” he defined.
While using clear water for home and industrial functions brings us nearer to the water disaster, Sunlu famous we do not have sufficient water to be wasted for such functions. Since the present water price range in our nation is sort of restricted, we have to improve using gray water. “We do not use first-class drinking water in industries,” he emphasised.
“Unfortunately, Türkiye is one of the countries that will be most affected by climate change and especially the Mediterranean region and countries located near the Mediterranean coast such as Spain, Italy and Greece. If you notice, the water budget per capita in these countries is also very limited. Therefore, water management is of strategic importance in these countries,” he underscored.
Emphasizing the significance of utilizing water sources effectively he stated: “We are on the edge of experiencing the risk of water shortages in the next couple of years, especially in big cities such as Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir. If we did not plan water management in time, we will endanger human health. We have to be careful about using existing resources efficiently, as well as using alternative water resources.”
Meanwhile, Dursun Yildiz, the top of the Water Policies Association, highlighted that the precipitation that has been beneath regular because of the local weather disaster in recent times has led us to a hydrological drought.
“Autumn precipitation for the last three years has been below the normal rainfall for many years. Most recently, precipitation was 41% lower than normal in the months of October, November and December. January is also a dry month right now. Therefore, the prolonged meteorological drought has turned into a hydrological drought. The occupancy rates of dams have decreased in Türkiye and especially in Istanbul. Istanbul is a city where approximately 3 million cubic meters of water are supplied daily. The drinking water storage capacity in Istanbul is less than other metropolitan cities,” Yildiz famous.
The precipitation decreased by 51.8% in Istanbul. The lower within the water within the dams and the dearth of water financial savings are pushing town towards a disaster, in response to the statements of the General Directorate of Meteorology.
“If Istanbul goes dry within the upcoming interval, water shortage will start towards the summer season on the European facet. In addition, this dry interval positioned a fantastic financial burden on Istanbul’s water provide safety. For these causes, ISKI is sounding the alarm to save lots of water. Climatologists estimate that February, March and April, precipitation will probably be beneath regular with a 60% likelihood. In this case, agricultural drought begins and the summer season months turn out to be very troublesome. There is a threat that this drought will flip right into a extreme drought in Thrace, the central Aegean area, central Anatolia and southeastern Anatolia, particularly within the Marmara area,” Yildiz defined.
“Treated wastewater in line with standards can be used to feed groundwater as a guaranteed and sustainable water source, where water scarcity is increasing day by day. The clean water resources that people use are decreasing for various reasons. This puts life in danger.”
“While the water management of the cities primarily reduces the loss and leakage rate in the networks, the water apparatus in residences should be replaced with a more efficient versions. Sectors that use excessive water should be controlled, and parks and gardens should be irrigated with treated wastewater possible.”
Saying that he foresees the drought persevering with for the long run, Yildiz known as on shoppers and managers to create consciousness concerning the conservation of water.
“It seems that our country will experience these dry periods more frequently. We have to create an awareness of water usage and manage water well. The authorities should review their management and consumers should be heedful of their water usage habits.”
