A Russian reading passage

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1. WATER NEEDS PROTECTION. We are used to the fact that as soon as we turn on the tap, clean cold water flows out. We use water without thinking about where it comes from, or how much effort is required to collect it, bring it to the cities, and remove harmful impurities from it; ultimately, we forget about the cost of water. We have become accustomed to having clean cold water flow out as soon as we turn on the tap. We consume water without considering where it comes from, without thinking about the water that is stored, or about the amount of effort required to transport water to cities and remove harmful impurities from it; as a result, we often even forget the value of water. Meanwhile, a faucet left completely open releases 15 liters of water per minute. Taking a shower for 5 minutes results in a water consumption of around 100 liters. Filling a bathtub to half its capacity requires 200 liters of water. Each wash in the washing machine consumes 100 liters of water. In fact, a fully open faucet emits 15 liters of water per minute. Showering for 5 minutes uses nearly 100 liters of water. Filling a half bathtub with water requires 200 liters of water. The washing machine uses 100 liters of water per load. Even with a very small leak from the sink, up to 80 liters of clean water can end up in the sewer system in one day. Even a minor leak in the sink can result in 80 liters of clean water flowing into the sewer over 24 hours. Each year, due to leaks and wasteful consumption, Moscow loses 250 million cubic meters of water. This amount of water would be sufficient to provide clean drinking water for 1.5 million people for a year. As a result of these losses and wastages, Moscow loses 250 million cubic meters of water per year. This water is sufficient to provide clean drinking water for 1.5 million people for a year. The importance of conserving water should be taught from an early age. The Water Museum can play a significant role in this regard. Established in 1993 by the Moscow state enterprise “Mosvodokanal,” this museum was created to inform the city’s residents about the workings of one of the oldest services related to basic necessities – namely, the water supply and sewage treatment systems. The museum is located on Sarinskoye Prospekt, on the site of the former main pumping station for the city’s sewage system. The habit of cherishing water resources should be cultivated from childhood. In this regard, water resource museums can be of great help. This museum was established in 1993 by the Moscow state-owned enterprise, the Moscow Water Supply and Sewerage Administration, with the aim of enabling citizens to understand the work of one of the oldest departments within the sector responsible for public services, namely the water supply and sewerage department. The museum is located on the site of the former city sewage pumping station in Saling Lane. The museum is staffed by experts who are passionate about their work, and every tour is an ode to the glory of sewers and water supply systems. Experts dedicated to their craft work at the museum, which means that each visit serves as a celebration of the importance of these systems. Lidia Evgenievna Vanderghucht, the director of the museum, worked at the Moscow Water Supply Department for over 50 years. After hearing her story, one realizes just how precious water is – water that we sometimes waste by turning on the faucets unnecessarily. Museum director Lidiya Evgenievna Vanderghucht spent more than fifty years working at the Moscow Water Supply and Sewerage Administration. After her explanation, you will come to realize deeply just how precious the liquid we pour out sometimes when we don’t really need it (or in other words: inadvertently), as well as the liquid that comes from the tap.