BAKIL, AL-MAIZHAR J.
BSCE 1B
ACTIVITY 8
What is Water Resources Engineering?
Hydraulics in Civil Engineering
INSTRUCTION:
1.Read and understand Contents of Water Resouce Engineering.
2.Summarize each contentwith supporting pictures(at least three).
3.Label each picture withlocation(preferably in the Philippines).Attach your name
Major Functions Of Water Resources Engineering
Water resources engineering is concerned with the supply of water for human
consumption as well as the development of strategies to mitigate the adverse consequences of
floods and natural catastrophes. They are also experts in the development and management of
facilities built for these purposes, such as canals for irrigation and sewers for drainage and
water-logging prevention, as well as all other concerns concerning the use and control of water.
Initially, an estimate of the available water is made in order to meet the needs and
water requirements of society and the environment. The needed infrastructure is designed,
including the water treatment plants and the pipes network, for the conveyance of water to the
taps and waste water from the toilets to the treatment units, based on current and expected
demand as well as future considerations.
Taal Lake, Batangas
Magat Dam, North Luzon
Lake Kayangan, Palawan
What Are Water Resources
Water resources are the sources of water that humans require in order to thrive. Water
is used in all aspects of life, including agricultural, household necessities, and environmental
concerns. The majority of the water on the planet is salt water, with barely 3% being fresh
water. The majority of fresh water is frozen in glaciers and polar ice caps, while the rest is found
as ground water, with only a small amount accessible above ground. Fresh water is a renewable
resource, yet the world's supply of pure fresh water is steadily decreasing. This is owing to the
fact that the rate of global population growth is outpacing the rate of water supply growth,
resulting in severe water shortages in many parts of the world.
The Agno River, Pangasinan
San Roque Dam, Pangasinan
Caliraya Dam, Laguna
Other Tasks of Water Resources Engineering
Water resources engineering also deals with:
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Sewer systems for storms and
wastewater.
Irrigation network.
River engineering, including ice
covered rivers.
Angat Dam, Bulacan
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Hydraulic
structures,
including
dams, spillways, floodways and
reservoirs.
Seepage control.
Hydrology.
Floods, flow of mud and debris.
Wave analysis.
La Mesa Watershed and
Eco-Park is part of the
Angat-Ipo-La Mesa water
system
Ambuklao Dam, Benguet
Surface Water
Surface water is any body of water above ground, including streams, rivers,
lakes, wetlands, reservoirs, and creeks. The ocean, despite being saltwater, is also
considered surface water. Evaporation, seepage in the subsurface, and discharge to the
seas all contribute to the loss of surface water in a marsh, lake, or river. The storage
capacity of reservoirs, the permeability of the soil beneath reservoirs, the overflow
characteristics of the watershed, precipitation, and evaporation rate all influence the
total amount of water available in any system. Water consumption fluctuates with time,
necessitating the implementation of appropriate solutions. Some farms, for example,
may use large amounts of water in the spring but none the rest of the year,
necessitating a large storage capacity for water collection all year. Surface water is
divided into five categories. The final class is Class 5, which is only used for navigation.
The first type of water is exceptionally pure and requires little washing or filtering
before consumption. In terms of quantity and quality, surface and ground water are
strongly linked. As a result, businesses should use ground water with limitation.
Agusan River, along the
Compostela Valley and
drains into Butuan Bay.
Cagayan River, flows from
the Caraballo Mountains
to the Philippine Sea
Pulangi River, Mindanao