- Ninety-seven percent of the earth's water is ocean. Two percent of the earth's water is frozen in glaciers. One percent is fresh water for us to use.
- The average American uses about 100 gallons of water a day.
- A shower, bathroom faucet, toilet and kitchen sink use two to five gallons a minute.
- A dishwasher uses 25 gallons of water in a load.
- A washing machine uses 30 gallons of water in a load.
Water Conservation Tips
- Turn off the faucet while you are brushing your teeth.
- Keep a container of water in the refrigerator instead of running the faucet to get a cold drink.
- Take a short shower instead of a bath.
- Don't leave a water hose running.
- Don't flush the toilet for fun.
- Don't throw trash in ponds, rivers or the ocean.
Water Experiments
Brushing Your Teeth
How much water can be saved by turning off the faucet when you're brushing your teeth?
Place a large container in your sink under the faucet. Turn on the faucet while you brush your teeth and keep in running until you are finished. Measure the amount of water in the container.
How many cups of water can be saved every time you brush your teeth?
Multiply that number by two since you brush your teeth twice a day.
How many gallons is that?
With 52 weeks in a year, you could save how many gallons of water a year?
- Four cups = One quart
- Four quarts = One gallon
- Sixteen cups = One gallon
How Much Water?
Write down your weight
Divide by three
Multiply by four
That's about how many 8-oz glasses it would take to equal all the water in you.
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