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The Importance of Plumbing. Moving Society Forward. Community’s Water Source. Humans require potable water to survive More people in a community requires more clean water for drinking, cooking and bathing
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The Importance of Plumbing Moving Society Forward
Community’s Water Source • Humans require potable water to survive • More people in a community requires more clean water for drinking, cooking and bathing • Waste water must not contaminate the potable water Photo courtesy of UNICEF
Water – A Precious Commodity • 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water • Only 2.5% is Fresh Water • Only 0.77% is easily available as Potable Water Source: UTEP
Plumbing Systems • The advent of plumbing systems allowed people to live together in larger communities as fresh water could easily come in and waste water was removed. • Little consideration was given to the community downstream Water pipe made from lead in Pompeii ruins
More People = More Human Waste • Outhouses or Privies used to be the norm • Improvements in plumbing allowed for many waterborne diseases to be controlled by removing the contaminated water from the potable water
Modern Plumbing • Indoor Plumbing Systems • Bring clean water
Modern Plumbing • Indoor Plumbing Systems • Bring clean water • Carry away waste water and clean it before it is returned to the environment
Historical Plumbing Innovations Graphic courtesy of American Standard Brands
Increased Life Expectancy • Reduced infant mortality • Adults live longer • Better sanitation creates better hygiene, which allows children to remain healthier and attend schools regularly • Many gains from the Industrial Revolution of the 1800’s can be attributed to a healthier population
Increased Life Expectancy Age Source: US Center for Disease Control
Natural Disasters Show Importance of Plumbers • Infrastructure • Big Underground Fresh Water Pipes • Waste Treatment Facilities • Salt Water Contamination of Fresh Water • In Home/Schools/Businesses • Broken Water Pipes • Broken Gas Lines • Broken Sewer Lines
There are many different types of Plumbers • Highly skilled trades people • Contractors install pipes and fixtures • Engineers design the projects to ensure correct water pressure and volume flow • Inspectors make sure it is done correctly
World Plumbing Day • Plumbing Benefits Everyone • March 11, Every Year, Everywhere