H2O survey

When I leave the faucet running during I brush my teeth, I waste...

• 1 to 5 litres

• 8 to 15 litres

• 15 to 23 litres

• 35 to 50 litres

Of the water produced by a municipal plant, what is the percentage used for drinking?

• 25 to 50%

• 5 to 25 %

• more than 50%

• less than 5%

Which activity at school uses most water?

• cooking in the cafeteria

• drinking

• flushing toilets, washing hands

• keeping the school clean

Choose the best way to save water in the kitchen.

• Only start dishwasher when it is full

• Keep a bottle of drinking water in the fridge

• Wash vegetables in a bowl

• All of the above

How often should you water your lawn?

• Every day

• Only when necessary

• Never

• Three times a week

Answer explanation

To water lawn is irresponsible behvior because it is dne only for cosmetic reasons.

Which activity outside the house wastes water unnecessarily?

• Washing the car

• Watering the lawn

• Washing the driveway

• All of the above

Answer explanation

Watering flowers or a vegetable garden is okay.

Which of the following uses the most water?

• Food production

• Individuals

• Industry

Answer explanation

Billions of litres of water are used each day to grow food.

For example, it takes 500 litres of water to produce 1 kilogram of potatoes and it takes 30 000 litres to produce 1 kilogram of beef.