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MAKE WATER MATTER. Of the 1% of surface water:. 1 in 9 people globally LACK ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER. Over 70% of Earth is covered by Water. 70 % is for irrigation 22 % is used by industry 8 % goes to domestic use. WATER FOOTPRINT.
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MAKE WATER MATTER Of the 1% of surface water: 1 in 9 people globally LACK ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER Over 70% of Earth is covered by Water • 70% is for irrigation • 22% is used by industry • 8% goes to domestic use WATER FOOTPRINT The UN suggests that an average person needs only 5 to 10 gallons of water per day for drinking, cooking, and cleaning But only 3% of it is drinkable H2O And only 1% of that is surface water that most people depend on Let’s Count every drop and help MAKE WATER MATTER How can YOU Help? Fixing Leaky Faucets Can save 750 to 1,500 gallons of water per month Turning off the water while brushing teeth saves ~2 gallons of water per minute Cutting the water flow while you wash dishes can save 50-100 gallons of water every month It is estimated that by 2050 1 in 2 people will be water-stressed Placing a bottle of water in your toilet’s tank can reduce the volume of water per flush Maximizing the amount of clothing and using cold water during laundry saves 25 to 40 gallons of water per load connect4water.wordpress.com Shortening your shower by one minute daily saves ~ 100 gallons of water monthly @connect4water Sources: US EPA: ttp://www.epa.gov/watersense/index.html UN IFAD: http://www.ifad.org/english/water/key.htm
