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Water Woes in the Tourism Paradise

The water shortage in Muğla Bodrum, a premier vacation spot in Turkey and the world, has become a chronic problem over the past year. With the depletion of water in the Geyik and Mumcular dams, which supply the district's water needs, the residents of Bodrum, the jewel of tourism, are facing water shortages for days on end during the summer heat, trying to come up with their own solutions. Residents of neighborhoods and sites in Bodrum have large water tanks on their rooftops and in their gardens. Locals and vacationers in Bodrum try to solve the problem of water cuts, which sometimes last up to 9 days, by filling their tanks on days when water is available. HOMES FILLED WITH WATER CONTAINERS The bathrooms and corridors of the homes are filled with water jugs and containers. Homes, in this state, resemble water dealerships. The people of Bodrum are also suspicious of the healthiness of the water sent by municipal teams via tractor. According to claims by residents in Turgutreis, infectious diseases have increased. 'THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE WATER, WE ARE WORRIED' Resident Şeyda Ertem said, 'We are now forced to get water from wells with tractors. There is no analysis report on which well the water brought by tractors comes from. Last night we went to the hospital, my son has been unwell for two nights and can barely stand. It's an infection. Obviously, there is a problem with the water. We are worried.' Kaan Ertem expressed their desperation, saying, 'There have been times when we didn't have water for 8-9 days. Sometimes we get a message saying water will come at a certain time, but three days pass and it still doesn't come.' Hotel operators, trying not to disappoint their guests with the water they store in tanks, are deeply concerned about how they will manage the summer due to both the costs and the water cuts.

The Italian holiday paradise Agrigento tells tourists: Don't come, we have no water!

Agrigento, located on a hill on Sicily Island, is a holiday paradise for tourists visiting Sicily. Beneath the archaeological structures and ruins of the Valley of the Temples lies an ancient labyrinth-like aqueduct system that still captures water today. However, for months, the aqueduct and other modern systems have been so dry that small hotels and guesthouses in the city and nearby coastal areas have had to turn tourists away. According to CNN, the hotels do not have enough water to guarantee a flushing toilet or a shower after a hot day. Restrictions began in February Sicily started implementing water restrictions in February when the region declared a state of emergency amid relentless drought. This has worsened the scarcity affecting tourism and agriculture, two sectors vital to Sicily's economy. Water restrictions are in place for over 1 million people across 93 areas. Some have had to reduce water consumption by up to 45%, meaning taps do not flow according to schedule and most places have their water supply completely cut off overnight. Having enough drinking water depends on organization throughout the day. No help from the mainland Tourists on TripAdvisor and other travel forums are asking whether it's worth visiting the affected areas of Sicily. Hotels are warning their guests about potential shortages and helping them rebook in other parts of the island where restrictions are less severe or not in effect. First wildfires, now a water crisis The Sicilian regional government has requested subsidies from Rome to bring water from the mainland, but there is still no concrete plan to assist the island. Italy's Tourism Minister Diana Santanchè stated in April that Sicily should try to extend its tourism season and avoid focusing solely on the summer months when water issues worsen. Last year, severe wildfires forced the evacuation of tourists or postponement of their visits. Now, water shortages triggered by drought are another cause for concern. 4o

"The new world order will be established according to 'water'"

Water expert Prof Dr Yusuf Demir; "In the next century, an order based on 'water' will be established all over the world, and water will be the focal point of global struggles. The fact that more than 40 percent of the world is facing a water crisis, the increasing global climate impact and related natural disasters make us even more responsible for protecting our main resource, water. Prof. Dr. Yusuf Demir, Head of Agricultural Structures and Irrigation Department at Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Faculty of Agriculture, gave a "Water Literacy Conference" at the Ordu People's Association in Samsun. Prof. Dr. Yusuf Demir, who gave information on the use, consumption and protection of water, made important statements. "We need to know the value of water and act accordingly" Prof. Dr. Demir; “Individuals who know how the water used daily is distributed and purified, as well as maintaining the quality and safety of the water, knowing how much water is used and exactly what it is used for, are called water literate. Protecting water by using innovative technologies, developing new methods for saving water, cleaning polluted water naturally, awareness-raising activities, producing and using interdisciplinary activities in understanding water-related issues, and similar studies and solutions to water-related problems are studies that should be evaluated within this scope. " "An order will be established in the world according to water" Prof. Demir stated that water will become the focal point of global struggles in the coming years; "In the next century, an order based on water will be established all over the world, and water will be the focal point of global struggles. Turkey is no longer a water-rich country, on the contrary, it is a country that is experiencing water stress and is on the verge of water poverty. Water is indispensable for our survival, but also one of the most precious and strategic resources for the world. However, water is not an unlimited resource. We should not waste even a drop of it, because every drop that is wasted threatens the future of all of us. With the increasing population, industrialization, unplanned urbanization and transition to industrial agriculture, global water use has increased 6 times in the last century. Environmental pollution, which has been encountered in recent years, especially affects water resources. Access to clean water is getting harder and harder, so we need to know the value of water and act accordingly. “Water awareness should be gained from an early age” Prof Dr Demir said: "Of course, there are measures to be taken by the states in this regard, but it is equally important to increase individual awareness. One of the effective ways for this is water literacy. Water literacy studies concern all members of the society. Education starting from the family should be continued by transforming it into a lifelong education approach in primary school. It is not possible to protect and protect water without knowing and understanding water. The fact that more than 40 percent of the world is facing a water crisis, the increasing global climate impact and related natural disasters make us even more responsible for protecting our main resource, water. Especially today, we all have important responsibilities to appreciate and protect water, to understand and apply concepts such as water footprint and carbon footprint for this purpose. Water is the concern of all humanity. Knowing and understanding water is synonymous with knowing and understanding human beings. In order to leave a sustainable life and world to future generations, it is imperative that all of us learn something about water literacy and put it into practice today. It is very important in this process that the states will do as much as they can with their people. It is the responsibility of all of us, especially to protect our existing waters, to regulate the use of water, and to realize a sustainable water concept. For this purpose, family education, primary education and higher education have a special importance. The responsibility of local governments is more important and prioritized than any sector and institution in this process. Each local government has to establish a water literacy unit and take responsibility for understanding and explaining water. It is the responsibility of all of us, from seven to seventy, to protect and recognize water. A drop of water means a life. We will understand, recognize, protect and explain water. This is the only way to look to the future with confidence and build a sustainable future."

Mobilization for "zero loss in water"

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, which carries out activities in almost every field of life within the scope of water mobilization, launched the "suverimliligi.gov.tr" website, which it prepared to raise awareness. According to the statement made by the Ministry on the occasion of the World Water Day, the mobilization initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, which prepared an action plan against the threat of drought, with the slogan "Zero Loss in Water" is spreading. Many units, especially the General Directorate of Water Management, DSI and the General Directorate of Agricultural Reform, are working against drought. With the Turkey Agricultural Drought Combat Strategy and Action Plan for the Period 2023-2027, it is aimed to increase public awareness about agricultural drought, to plan sustainable agricultural water use, to take necessary measures in periods when there is no drought, and to minimize the effects of drought by implementing an effective combat program in times of crisis. In order to encourage the sustainable use of resources by creating a culture of water efficiency throughout the society, events have been held since January 31, 2023, with the National Water Efficiency Mobilization, which was initiated with the principle of "Zero Loss in Water", under the auspices of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's wife, Emine Erdoğan. Within the scope of the mobilization, studies are carried out for the efficient and sustainable use of water in all sectors, especially in agriculture and industry, where consumption is high, as well as drinking-utilized water. With the activities, it is aimed to make water efficiency a lifestyle and to create a water efficiency culture with the responsible and relevant stakeholders in water management. With the awareness of "zero loss in water" without water stress and without reducing the living standards, studies are carried out for all institutions/organizations, farmers, industrialists, children, in short, every citizen to use water efficiently. In this context, 165 guide documents prepared for drinking-utility water, agriculture and industry sectors are delivered to the interested parties. On the other hand, the website suverimliligi.gov.tr, which was prepared to raise awareness about water efficiency mobilization, was put into service. Activities carried out within the scope of the mobilization, documents prepared and other information can be accessed on the website. Strategy and action plans "Water Efficiency Strategy Document and Action Plan within the Framework of Adaptation to Changing Climate" was also prepared by the General Directorate of Water Management. Within the scope of the plan, it is aimed to reduce the rate of water loss in drinking water systems to 10 percent by 2100, to increase the efficiency rate of agricultural irrigation systems to 75 percent, to use water in industry at least 50 percent more efficiently, and to reduce per capita water consumption to 75 liters per day. The document, approved by the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Vahit Kirişci, is expected to be published as a Presidential circular. The "Water Efficiency in Buildings Target and Implementation Guide" has also been prepared for practices that citizens can adopt in their homes and workplaces. Within the scope of the "System Installation Instruction" published on the subject, 7 steps were created under the headings of establishing water efficiency units, determining the current situation, planning, determining and supplying needs, training and awareness raising, implementation and reporting in order to disseminate water efficiency practices. With the prepared documents, it is planned to implement three important strategies: "reduce, reuse and replace". The use of alternative water resources It is aimed to improve the existing legal and technical infrastructure for the adoption of practices that allow the use of alternative resources such as rainwater harvesting for water efficiency, gray water systems, reuse of used water and seawater after proper treatment. Studies are also carried out within the scope of adaptation to climate change in water resources. In order to increase resilience to climate change, cost-benefit and feasibility analysis studies are carried out regarding adaptation activities such as water pricing, use of gray water and rainwater harvesting, and training is provided to metropolitan municipalities on the subject. Drought management plans are being prepared in order to minimize the negative effects of possible drought risks, to ensure sustainability in water and food supply, and to be prepared for droughts. In this context, drought analyzes are carried out at the basin scale and the effects of drought on agriculture, drinking water, industry, ecosystem and tourism sectors are determined in line with current and future water potential. In order to be prepared for possible drought situations, measures such as planting resistant plants, modernizing irrigation systems, evaluating alternative water resources, and increasing irrigation efficiency are determined. These plans, which continue to work in 15 basins, are expected to be completed in all basins by the end of 2023. Sectoral water allocation plans "Sectoral Water Allocation Plans" are being prepared based on the principle of "agriculture according to water", which includes measures to ensure the supply-demand balance of water resources at the basin scale simultaneously and to minimize the negative effects of climate change on the agricultural sector that demands the most water. In the plans, measures such as crop pattern and irrigation timing are determined in agriculture, which is the most fragile sector, taking into account the decrease in water potential. Thus, it is aimed both to ensure food security and to maximize the economic gain of farmers. Action has also been taken to establish a "National Water Board", which will carry out the activities of establishing, monitoring and developing short and long-term policies, plans and strategies for water supply, based on the water-food-energy-ecosystem relationship. A "Draft Water Law" was prepared for the sustainable protection, use, improvement and development of water resources that can meet Turkey's needs. DSI develops measures against the danger of drought by activating drinking water, irrigation and industrial water projects. "Efficient use of water is a national and global issue" Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Vahit Kirişci, stated that climate change brought on by global warming threatens the water issue the most. Emphasizing that the efficient use of water is not an institutional issue, but a national and global issue, Kirişci said: "The protection of fresh water resources and the efficient and sustainable use of water resources are of vital importance. We can eliminate the negative impact on water resources due to the changing climate with efficiency practices. We do not tolerate the waste of even a single drop of our country's water resources. Preventing water waste is only possible with a total mobilization. This spirit of mobilization should spread throughout the country, without being subject to institutional, regional, cultural and sectoral limitations."

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Water Woes in the Tourism Paradise

The Italian holiday paradise Agrigento tells tourists: Don't come, we have no water!

"The new world order will be established according to 'water'"

Mobilization for "zero loss in water"