Water is Life, Saving is Future
Water is life and we are running out. So, how do we save it?
Conserve Water
Water Distribution
Water Usage
How Do We Save Water?
Dual Flush Toilet
Soaking Pots and Plates
Low Flow Showerhead
Turn The Water Off
Fix Water Leaks
High Efficiency Laundry Machine
Give Rewards
Bottled Water
Save Water
How Is Water Distributed?
Water Distribution Is Important To Understand In Order To Save Water.
Usable water mainly comes from rivers, lakes, and groundwater. Earth's water is 98% salt water and only 2% freshwater. Salt is present in vast quantities in the seawater, where it is the main mineral consistent; the open ocean has about 35 grams of solids per liter. Fresh water is an important natural resource, necessary for the survival of all organisms in the ecosystem. Fresh water can be found in lakes, rivers, wetlands, marshes, and underground water resources. One of the main reasons why there's so little water to go around is because almost 97% of this water is saline which is what ocean and sea water is. Fresh water is what we need but most of these sources can only be found in frozen in the glaciers of North and South poles. Drinkable water is found in either rivers, lakes, or beneath the ground surface under rocks and soil which is called ground water. Most water distribution on earth comes from the ocean's saline water, while freshwater accounts for only 2.5 %of the total.
Distribution of Earth's Water
Distribution of Water
Distribution of the World's Water
How Do We Use Water?
The average Californian household uses approximately 190 gallons of water per day. The average American uses about 80-100 gallons of water per day. The average American family uses about 300 gallons of water each day. In 2005, California used about 20,000 to 46,000 million gallons per day. On the other hand, due to the drought, 2013 was one of the driest recorded years in California history. In order to complete our daily needs, we need to perform a number of tasks. These tasks include brushing our teeth, showering, and flushing our toilets. It takes 2-7 gallons of water to flush the average toilet. It takes approximately 2 gallons of water to brush your teeth. To shower, it takes 25-50 gallons of water. California consumed 11% of all withdrawals made in the U.S.A. Three fourths of which was used for irrigational purposes. Ninety eight percent of saline water was used for thermoelectric-power generation.
What Happens If We Don't Save Water?
What is at stake if we don't save water?
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