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Irish Water is Ireland's national water utility that has the responsibility for the development and delivery of water and wastewater services to homes and businesses.

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Irish Waters' Resources

Irish Water has produced a superb high-quality documentary that focuses on the critical value of our most precious natural resource and explores the ongoing threats to its future. Featuring Ireland’s coastal and inland waterways the documentary explores the development and current state of Ireland’s public water network. The full documentary is 45 minutes in length, but segments of the video are broken up for educational purposes below...

1. Drinking Water

Water may cover 71% of our planet’s surface, but less than 1% of it is usable by humans. And it‘s under threat from drought, pollution and climate change. Drinking, cooking, washing, bathing – we use water in so many ways. We take raw water and put it through a complex treatment process so you can use it safely every day.

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2. Maintaining Supply

Extensive research work and public consultations undertaken by Irish Water, and previously by Dublin City Council, have concluded definitively that existing water supply sources do not have the capacity or resilience to meet future requirements of homes and businesses in Dublin and the midlands.

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3. Leakage

A fascinating video explaining the complex challenge of finding and repairing leaks in Ireland’s water network. Irish Water are investing €500 million in the public water network up to the end of 2021 to reduce high levels of leakage and provide a more reliable water supply.

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4. Wastewater

A captivating video showing the environmental impact of untreated sewage flowing directly into our rivers, lakes, and seas causes dire consequences for plants, fish, wildlife and for our amenities.

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5. Our Changing Climate and Conservation

A wonderful video showing that by using only what we need, we can all play our part in safeguarding our water for our future. Find out more about what we can all do to reduce our usage, and how schools play an important role in educating about the value of water.

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6. Our Connection to Water

This beautiful video explains our future and the future of our water are inextricably linked. Securing them both requires more than just investment, it needs awareness and a new respect for this precious resource.

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Test your Knowledge on the FULL documentary

Irish Waters’ educational resources are now available on Scoilnet, to help pupils learn all about water in a fun and engaging way with videos, fun activities, and support material.

The Story of Water Activity Booklet

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/35062/34821.pdf Added: 07 Dec 2020 Contributor: Irish Water Resource type: Activity

There is so much to learn about water and how we can help save it. Discover more about the story of water through lots of fun activities with 'The Story of Water Activity Booklet'. This booklet is available in Irish and English.

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Strand unit: Caring for the environment

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Strand unit: Caring for the environment

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Language: English , Gaeilge
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Scéal an Uisce Leabhrán Gníomhaíochta

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/35108/34867.pdf Added: 06 Jan 2021 Contributor: Irish Water Resource type: Activity

Tá an méid sin le foghlaim i dtaobh uisce agus conas gur féidir linn é a shábháil. Tagaigí ar tuilleadh eolais maidir le huisce trí an-chuid gníomhaíochtaí taitneamhacha atá le fáil sa "Leabhrán Gníomhaíochtaí Scéal Uisce". Tá an leabhar seo ar fáil i nGaeilge agus i mBéarla.

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Strand unit: Caring for the environment

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Strand unit: Caring for the environment

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Cloud to Glass

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/35305/35065.pdf Added: 03 Feb 2021 Contributor: Irish Water Resource type: Guide/notes

Did you know it takes 3 days and 7 stages to make RAW water drinkable? Irish Water has produced a poster showing the order of these stages to make raw water drinkable. Research each stage further with your class or use the Irish Water videos to learn about each stage.

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Strand: 2. Earth and Space

Strand unit: 5. Cycling of Matter: Carbon & Water

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Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Caring for the environment

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Strand unit: Caring for the environment

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From Cloud to Glass

https://www.water.ie/help/supply/cloud-to-glass/ Added: 03 Feb 2021 Contributor: Irish Water Resource type: Guide/notes / Simulation

A lot goes into making sure our water is safe to drink. Explore what your water goes through before it gets to your tap. Follow the journey with Irish Waters online simulation.

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Strand unit: 5. Cycling of Matter: Carbon & Water

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Strand unit: Caring for the environment

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Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Caring for the environment

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From Drain to Sea

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/35307/35067.pdf Added: 03 Feb 2021 Contributor: Irish Water Resource type: Guide/notes

Did you know wastewater goes through many stages before it’s clean and safe to discharge back into the sea, rivers or lakes. Irish Water has produced a poster to showcase the stages of water treatment before it goes back into the environment.

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Strand: 2. Earth and Space

Strand unit: 5. Cycling of Matter: Carbon & Water

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Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Caring for the environment

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Strand: 9. Environmental Chemistry – Water

Strand unit: 3. Water Treatment

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From Drain to Sea

https://www.water.ie/wastewater/treatment/drain-to-sea/ Added: 03 Feb 2021 Contributor: Irish Water Resource type: Simulation

Wastewater from your home comes from human waste, soaps and detergents. It goes through many stages before it is clean and safe to discharge into the sea, rivers or lakes. Use the Irish Water interactive poster to learn about the stages.

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How it maps to the curriculum

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Strand: 2. Earth and Space

Strand unit: 5. Cycling of Matter: Carbon & Water

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Strand: 9. Environmental Chemistry – Water

Strand unit: 3. Water Treatment

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Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Environmental awareness

5-6
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Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Environmental awareness

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Language: English
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Conserving Water

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/35309/35069.pdf Added: 03 Feb 2021 Contributor: Irish Water Resource type: Guide/notes

Introduce your class to these simple 6 tips from Irish Water on how to conserve water in schools and homes. Print off the colourful poster and discuss the tips with your class or children.

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How it maps to the curriculum

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Strand: 2. Earth and Space

Strand unit: 5. Cycling of Matter: Carbon & Water

5-6
SESE Science

Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Environmental awareness

5-6
SESE Geography

Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Caring for the environment

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Primary teacher, Niamh Carroll, has uploaded some supporting lesson activities to accompany the Irish Waters' educational resources.

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