Water Conservation Resources - Save Every Drop! May 01, 2019 Share Share on Facebook Tweet Tweet on Twitter Pin it Pin on Pinterest About 75 percent of our planet is water. But the vast amount of that 75 percent is salt water from our oceans, which can't be consumed, used for washing, or for feeding animals or vegetation. Another huge amount of that water is permanently frozen on the planet's North and South poles. What that leaves for human consumption is about 1 percent of the Earth's water. As the U.S. population continues to grow, the amount of consumable water doesn't. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says that on average, a family of four in this country uses about 400 gallons of water - daily. More than half of that usage involves the bathroom. About 400 gallons of water? That will fill the average bathtub 10 times! While we can't eliminate our need for water, we can learn ways to use it more efficiently and thus, use less. In the links that follow, find statistics on water usage in various geographic areas. Also here are stats on which area of the average household typically uses the most water. See information on the water cycle and how it affects all forms of life. Finally, there is an abundance of tips here for homeowners who want to actively conserve water and use it more efficiently. Save Water Watering Lawns Water use in U.S. Facts about Water Be Kind to the Environment Protect our Water Supply Costs of Frivolous Use Reasons to Conserve 25+ Innovative Ways to Save Energy Smart Usage It's the Little Things Less Water Scary Stats Wise water consumers Drought Map Elementary Clothing Washers What is Graywater? Rain Water Water Treatment Great Efficiency Water & Hospitality Industry Precious Commodity Prevent Runoff Adaptability Kids' Activities Water Cycle Water Cycle Game Ecosystem Water Movement Rooftop Gardens Blue Roof vs. Green Roof? Water SIP Great Water Info Calculator Lawn and Garden Watering Tips Household Conservation Water PowerPoint Water Conservation Water Resource Share Share on Facebook Tweet Tweet on Twitter Pin it Pin on Pinterest 0 comments Leave a comment Name Email Message Please note, comments must be approved before they are published
