Water Conservation

Water Conservation

Earth's Water

Earth is a water planet. However, that doesn't mean it is all drinkable. The oceans contain 96.5% of the water on our planet. Of the little freshwater we have, most is locked in ice.

Multiple Choice

What percentage of surface water on Earth is rivers?

• 0.49%

• 2.6%

• 20.9%

• 3.0%

Earth's Water

In the United States, most water usage is industrial including making electricity. It is followed closely by agriculture.

Multiple Choice

In the United State, which uses the most water?

• Agriculture

• Industrial

• Domestic

Earth's Water

We also use water every day that is hidden.

Some examples:

​2,900 gallons of water = 1 pair of blue jeans

678 gallons of water = 1 cheeseburger

122 gallons of water = 1 loaf of bread

100,000 gallons of water = 1 automobile

Conserving Water

​The average American family of four uses 400 gallons of water a day. Approximately 70% of that water is used inside the home. That's 280 gallons a day. Here is a breakdown of water usage in the home.

Multiple Choice

Conserves Water or Wastes Water?

Take long showers

• Conserves Water

• Wastes Water

Multiple Choice

Conserves Water or Wastes Water?

Fixing a leak

• Conserves Water

• Wastes Water

Multiple Choice

Conserves Water or Wastes Water?

Washing only full loads in the washing machine or dishwasher

• Conserves Water

• Wastes Water

Multiple Choice

Conserves Water or Wastes Water?

Let water run while brushing teeth

• Conserves Water

• Wastes Water

Multiple Choice

Conserves Water or Wastes Water?

Washing dishes by hand

• Conserves Water

• Wastes Water

Multiple Choice

Conserves Water or Wastes Water?

Installing low-flow faucets/toliets/showerheads

• Conserves Water

• Wastes Water

Multiple Choice

Conserves Water or Wastes Water?

Watering lawn and plants during the hottest part of the day

• Conserves Water

• Wastes Water

Multiple Choice

Conserves Water or Wastes Water?

Replacing appliances with energy efficient appliances

• Conserves Water

• Wastes Water

Multiple Choice

Conserves Water or Wastes Water?

Clean sidewalks and driveways with a broom instead of spraying them clean with water

• Conserves Water

• Wastes Water

Multiple Choice

Conserves Water or Wastes Water?

Taking 5 minute showers

• Conserves Water

• Wastes Water

Multiple Choice

Conserves Water or Wastes Water?

Running the faucet till cold water comes out for drinking

• Conserves Water

• Wastes Water