The document discusses the critical need for clean water and sanitation, highlighting the significant impacts of climate change on water resources and public health, notably that over two billion people lack access to fresh water. It also addresses innovations in water treatment, including improvements in desalination and wastewater management, as well as career pathways in environmental science and technology. The Global WASH team focuses on reducing waterborne diseases through monitoring and improving sanitation and hygiene practices.

1. CLEAN WATER AND
SANITATION FOR ALL
Stone Soup Sustainability Summit June 5-9th
Sustainable Development Goal 6
Nicholas Boutin, Maya McAndrews, Matthew Mosher, and Emily Price

2. Heavier spring downpours lead to increased water
pollution through the exacerbation of introduced
pollutants.
Increased flooding can damage infrastructure essential
for delivering safe drinking water, collecting and
treating wastewater, and managing stormwater runoff.
Drier summers will put a strain on drinking water
supplies
IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
ON WATER RESOURCES

3. AFFECTS AROUND US
Health and Survival
Food Production
Starvation
Healthy Ecosystems
Lack of clean water detrimental
domino effect

4. AFFECTS AROUND THE WORLD
Over two billion people live without access
to fresh water; 25% of the world's
population.
One in three people live without sanitation.
Approximately 3.5 million people die each
year due to diseases contracted within
contaminated water.

5. Enhanced Water Infrastructure
Water Conservation Initiatives
Pollution Prevention & Remediation
PROJECTIONS: 5 YEARS

6. PROJECTIONS: 10 YEARS
Technological Advancments
Collaborative Approaches
Green Infastructure & Resilience

7. PROJECTIONS: 20 YEARS
Sustainible Water Supply
Circular Economy Approaches
Community Engagment & Education

8. Desalination is the process in which salt is removed from sea water to make it potable.
This process is not widely used due to the large amout of energy it use and it's inefficiency.
There have been recent developments in desalination to make it more eficcient and practical.
INNOVATIONS
MASSTC (Massachusett's Alternative Septic System Test
Center) allows various agencies and groups to test new water
quality and sanitation innovations. Recently there was a trial by
the EPA to test new advanced nitrogen sensors.
Desalination is the process in which salt is
removed from sea water to make it potable
This process is not widely used due to the
large amount of energy it use and it's
inefficiency
There have been recent developments in
desalination to make it more efficient and
practical

9. Massachusetts has
recently implemented a
new law regarding the
requirements of septic
tanks.

10. LEADERS/OUTLIERS
Professor and Coordinator of the Environmental Science and Technology Program at
Bristol Community College (BCC). He has his Master of Science in Marine Biology
Southeastern Massachusetts University and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from College
of the Holy Cross.
Robert Rak, MS
Making water safe to drink and use
Improving hygiene and sanitation
Educating and training about global WASH
The CDC's global WASH (Water, Sanitation, and
Hygiene Epidemiology) team works to reduce the
spread of waterborne infections. They do this by:
Global WASH Team

11. Monitor the chemical levels in wastewater at various points in the plant process
Oversee the process of filtering and processing water for reuse
Tend pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum filters, and other equipment
used to treat wastewater.
Help clean-up efforts following water disasters like floods
Ensure that companies and organizations adhere to regulations regarding waste
disposal
Designing systems to delay influxes of wastewater
There are many different facets of wastewater management and water treatment.
The general tasks a person in this field may expect to complete are:
POTENTIAL CAREER PATHWAYS

12. Wastewater/Water Treatment Operator
Typically does not require more than a high school diploma and a limited
number of college courses/ certifications. Annual salary averages around
$35,000-$55,000
Environmental Consultant
Biology, chemistry, or environment related bachelor's Degree. Salary can range
from $45,000-$110,000
Civil Engineer
At least a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Broad salary range of
$60,000-$120,000
These tasks fall under an array of different careers, each one requiring varying
degrees of education, certification, and experience. Some examples of these would be:
POTENTIAL CAREER PATHWAYS