Smart Water: Revolutionizing Home Sustainability with AI-Driven

Outline

I. Introduction (10 minutes)
Content: General description of the project and its relevance to sustainability.
Engagement: Pose a question about local water challenges.

II. Overview of Water Issues (15 minutes)
Content: Present statistics on water scarcity and pollution.
Engagement: Use visual elements to illustrate key points and conduct a quick survey.

III. Project Description (20 minutes)
Content: Explain the water collection and purification system.
Engagement: Share a video showcasing the prototype.

IV. Practical Activity: Prototyping Session (15 minutes)
Content: Mini design challenge to improve water management.
Engagement: Brainstorm in small groups and present for 1 minute.

V. Technology and Data Integration (10 minutes)
Content: Analyze how AI and sensors optimize water management.
Engagement: Live simulation of data collection.

VI. Reflection and Debate (10 minutes)
Content: Facilitate a discussion on equity and sustainability.
Engagement: Use reflective questions to stimulate participation.

VII. Conclusion and Call to Action (10 minutes)
Content: Summarize key points.
Engagement: Encourage attendees to implement similar projects.

Supporting research

Bibliographic Sources

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An analysis of water management and its impact on conflict and sustainability.

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Examines sustainability in water management and the challenges it faces.

Mason, S. (2008). Water: The Epic Struggle for Wealth, Power, and Civilization. Free Press.
A narrative about the history of water and its impact on societies.

Shah, T., & Molden, D. (2007). The Global Water Crisis: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions. International Water Management Institute.
An analysis of the water crisis and proposals for sustainable solutions.

Kundzewicz, Z.W., & Toll, S. (2017). "Water Resource Management: Current Issues and Future Challenges." Water Journal.
A peer-reviewed article addressing water resource management and innovative technologies.

Online Sources

World Health Organization (WHO) - Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality
WHO Guidelines
Guidelines on drinking-water quality.
https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241549950

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Drinking Water Treatment
EPA Drinking Water Treatment
Information on drinking water treatment technologies.
https://www.epa.gov/

International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
IWMI Publications
Research on sustainable water management.
https://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/publications/latest/

Water.org - Water Crisis
Water.org
Analysis of the water crisis and its impacts on communities.
https://water.org/our-impact/water-crisis/

National Geographic - Water Scarcity
National Geographic: Water Scarcity
Information on global challenges related to water scarcity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VyfN30XzDM