Water Needs and Consequences

This lecture covers the analysis of water needs and the consequences of water consumption, focusing on hydraulic economy, quantitative water requirements, water consumption indicators, and the impact of water withdrawals. It also discusses the variability of water demands, the importance of pumped storage in preventing blackouts, and the quality of drinking water and irrigation water. Furthermore, it addresses soil salinization, seawater intrusion, and the effects of water consumption on soil stability. The lecture concludes with a study on the collapse of dams and the restoration of watercourses to their natural state.