1. The Facts and What you Can do About it.

2. What do You Know? How much of the Earth's water is salt water? 97 % What percentage of the world's total water is fresh and available to drink? Less than 1 %

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5. Water Facts Bathroom claims nearly 50% of water use In 1990, the average person used 183 gallons of water per day. The Months with the least precipitation are the months we use the most water. In the summer, water use increases between 50-250% This increase is mostly attributable to the watering of lawns.

6. How to Conserve Water Rainwater Harvesting for Consumption Cost less than $1500 to build Softer Water: 5mg/gal of dissolved minerals as compared to 500 in city water. Cuts water use by 95% Many use similar system for laundry and toilets.

7. Dishwashing: Wash all dishes at once Then rinse all at once Bathing: Catch the water while the shower is warming up to water plants Turn water off while you are soaping up Laundry: Use cold water Buy front loader machine Toilets: Use water saver version Landscaping : Use Rain barrels for garden water

8. The Car Wash A 15 min. car wash uses 100 gallons of water. A 15 min. car wash uses 100 gallons of water. Use a bucket of water and rags instead Use a bucket of water and rags instead Go to a commercial car wash that reuses their water. Go to a commercial car wash that reuses their water.

9. Xeriscape The use of native plants to landscape so added watering is not needed to keep plants alive Reduces water use Reduces fertilizer use Reduces pesticide use Lower maintenance costs Reduces runoff Preserves Topsoil Drought Tolerant Lower maintenance needs

10. Conclusion Water conservation occurs through what we DO, not by what we KNOW. So, we must use our water wisely, water has been cheap and unfortunately we have been careless and wasteful. Water is a precious resource to us and to future generations, life wouldn't be the same without it. We must all begin to use this resource more carefully and efficiently.