Groundwater Exploitation

1. Q:In your own words, explain what the title of this article means.
   
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3. A:It means using the Groundwater alone or in a good way that is bad for others for your own advantage.
   
4. Q:According to the article, who is taking a lot of water out of the aquifer? 
   
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6. A: The high rise buildings are taking much water from the aquaifer because there are many people livin in a small amount of area which needs a lot of water for the people. But they don't have much water because their area is small compared to the people. So they use more water from the aquifer than they are requested to.
   

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3. Q:If you take a lot of water from the aquifer, what three things happen?

1. • If you take too much water from the aquifer than the ground might shake or tilt because there is nothing holding underneath it which is called Land Subsidence.
     
   • Saltwater can enter the aquifer more easily.
     
   • The people living around the apartment building can complain about the water of aquifer.
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3. Q:What is the punishment for taking more water than your permit allows?
   

A:The punishment is to pay a fine of 5 million rupiah or spending 6 month in jail.

1. Q: Do you think this punishment will stop people taking too much water from the aquifer? Why?
   

A: I don't think this punishmentwill stop people from taking too much water from the aquifer. It is because the fine is too small and easy for the Apartment owners to pay. It is nothing for them since they get much more salary a month.

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2. Q:Jakarta’s aquifers are being contaminated by sea water. What else is contaminating Jakarta’s groundwater?
   
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4. A:Also wastes from the septic tank can contaminate the water easily by leaking septic tank if the aquifer is near the septic tank.
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6. Q:What evidence is there for the additional contamination in number 6?

A:The Bogor Agricultural Institute found that 90% of Jakarta's well water was contaminated by E-coli bacteria which is found in human waste.

Water Definition

Septic Tank
A septic tank is an underground tank where poo, urine, and other waste matter is made harmless using bacteria.  

Unprocessed Water
Water that is not processed by a event or steps that human made. The water that has not gone through a treatment plant.

Water Pressure
The force of the water that is produced when you go deep which pushes you. For example, if you turn the shower on and make into warm water, it is 50% warm water and 50% cold water. But since when you flush the toilet a lot than then the 50% cold water will be used so there would be only hot water. That's when the water pressure happens.  

Groundwater
Groundwater is water that is found under the ground. Groundwater has usually passed down through the soil and become trapped by rocks. Groundwater is also called as aquafer. 

Reservoir
A reservoir is a human made lake that is used for storing water before it is supplied to people. A dam is on the entrance to keep the water from keep on flowing down. The indonesia's reservoir is Jati Lahir. It is the only reservoir in Jakarta and we all drink from it. From the reservoir to the city the water goes through the West Tarum. An example of a reservoir would be a Water tower which can hold very much amount of water.

Water Myths

We have less water today than we did 100 years ago.

No, It is only a myth. There are probably the same amount of water as before we did 100 years ago. It is because the water never dissapears. For instance, if the water evaporates it comes back by precipitation. Also if you drink water, water comes back out by your pee, sweat.

Bottled water is safer than tap water.

First I thought it was true because they actually cost a lot more money but they are the same. They just sell bottled water because it is easier to carry it. Like, Mr. Hughes said the bottled water are about 10times expensive than normal tap water.

If lead is in your water, it’s the treatment plant’s fault.

Actually it is could be the treatment plant's fault but it is usually the pipes which makes the lead go in your water. On the way from the treatment plant to your home if your pipes aren't well cleaned or broken other substance can go in your water which makes water dirty. For example, if your pipe has a hole in it on the way dirts or other insects can go in your water.