How saving water can save the world

WORLD OF WATER FACTS SAVING WATER CAN BE EASY Global Water Issues 2.5% 97.5% of all water on Earth is salt water, leaving only 2.5% as fresh water. 97.5% Salt Water Underground O Fresh Water And most freshwater is unattainable - 70% is in Polar Icecaps, 30% is underground - leaving less than 1% for consumption. Less than 1% for consumption 30% 70% Polar Icecaps The average African family uses 23 litres of water per day. 23 liters per day 15 A child dies every 15 seconds from diseases caused by a lack of safe water and sanitation. 10 11 1.1 billion people lack access to clean water. 1 in 6 people don't have access to clean water Global Water demands are projected to increase by 40% in the next ten years. 50 F40% increase Global Water Demand How Can You Help? 570 500 liters The average person in the UK uses 150 litres of water a day. In Australia it's around 50o litres and in the USA, over 570 litres. USA Australia 150 liters UK You could save up to 36 litres of water a day simply by turning off the tap while you brush your teeth in the morning and at night. Reducing your shower from 10 minutes to five minutes a day could save on average 23 litres of water per day. Using a dishwasher could result in up to 11 times less water use. 11 times less water use 1000 Turning on your washing machine and dishwasher only when they are full could save up to 4500 litres per month Use only when full Checking and fixing leaks in a toilet tank could save up to 4500 litres per month. Brought to you by Our Home Our Planet