Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child 9th Edition by Lynn Marotz

Exercise 7

The aftermath of a Gulf coast hurricane left streets flooded and houses filled with stagnant water for days. Electrical outages and the potential for contamination forced several water treatment plants to temporarily shut down. This left residents scrambling for alternative sources of drinking water despite being surrounded by miles of floodwaters. Heat, humidity, and strenuous clean-up efforts increased the urgency for access to safe drinking water simply to stay alive. Although humans are able to go without food for long periods (weeks), they cannot survive more than a few days without water.
Think About This:
1. How much water does a child require per day What about an adult
2. What steps should your program or school take to prepare for a potential shortage of drinkable water
3. What measures will you take in your own home
4. What methods can be used to disinfect contaminated water and make it safe to drink