Panama eventually must modify the way water flows to the Gatun Lake to secure enough water for the canal, which uses 50 million gallons (190 million liters) of fresh water for each ship passing through.
Up to 32 ships are currently authorized to transit every day, down from 36 ships in normal conditions. Maximum vessel draft has been limited to 44 feet, down from 50 feet.
32 x 50,000,000 = 1,600,000,000
Each day these guys drain 1.6 BILLION gallons of FRESH WATER into the ocean.
Why can't they pump and use sea water in the canal? Or sub divide the canal to prevent so much water loss?
32 x 50,000,000 = 1,600,000,000
Each day these guys drain 1.6 BILLION gallons of FRESH WATER into the ocean.
Why can't they pump and use sea water in the canal? Or sub divide the canal to prevent so much water loss?