People Need Water

Everyone needs water for drink which needs our body. We can not live without water. A person should drink at least eight glasses of water a day. If a person does not drink enough water, he can suffer from kidney trouble. A big man should drink more eight glasses a day.

In Indonesia many children die of dehydration. This means they die because of lack water in their bodies. So we must make sure that our children drink enough water, especially when they are suffering from diarrhoea.

At present, many government of the world are worried about the water supply in their countries. Fresh water is becoming more and more difficult to get. In many cities where there are many people. The level of water in the underground wells is getting lower and lower. The loss of forest due to erosion or the irresponsible cutting down of trees are very important for water wells under the ground. Trees are very important for water preservation.

Dams preserve or store the water that many of our towns and cities need. Dams have many functions. The hold back rain water that may result in floods if not checked. They also provide water to irrigate the farms with.

People can use the waterfalls of dam to produce electricity. Electricity gives light and energy to our house and factories. Dams can also produce lakes, and lakes can be used for raising fish and for practicing various kinds of water sport.

Another source of water is rivers. In Indonesia we have many rivers. Rivers are a good source of water. However, if people throw waste into rivers, then the water becomes very dirty. Waste pollutes water. One of most dangerous types of waste is chemical waste from factories. This can be deadly and can kill fish, water plants and other creatures which live in the rivers.