Plumbing

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/plumbing

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the modern water conservation?Water-efficient fixtures can significantly reduce household water consumption, saving resources
2. How does water travel from the water plant to my sink?Water comes from a treatment plant or well, travels through pipes made of copper, PEX, or steel, and is pushed by pumps or gravity to reach your faucet.
3. Why did the Romans build aqueducts?The Romans built long aqueducts to bring fresh water to cities for baths, fountains, and homes, using gravity to move the water over many kilometers.

Potable Water: Water that is safe to drink and use for food preparation.
Water Hammer: A sudden surge in water pressure within pipes, often caused by rapid valve closure.
Greywater Recycling: The process of treating and reusing wastewater from sinks, showers, and washing machines for non-potable uses.