Water: A Look at Nature's Most Precious Resource

A Look at Nature's MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE Water, Water Everywhere? 70% 100 gallons - average water use per person per day in the U.S. of the earth's surface is covered by water Less than 1% is available for use • 884 million people worldwide do 350 gallons 谷 not have access to clean water • That's almost 3 times the population of the U.S. - average water use per household per day in the U.S. $500 - average yearly amount a U.S. household spends on water and sewer 36 states are anticipating water shortages by the end of 2013 Help the Environment: Improve Your Plumbing 5-10% of U.S. homes have leaky fixtures that waste at least 90 gallons per day If these leaks were fixed, it could save 177 billion gallons per year WaterSense fixtures decrease your home's impact on the water supply. WaterSense is affiliated with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and offers simple solutions for water-saving products. WaterSense faucets are 30% more efficient than standard faucets WaterSense toilets use 20% less water per flush WaterSense faucets can reduce your home's water use by 500 gallons per year - the same as 14 loads of laundry If 10% of U.S. homes used WaterSense faucets, it would save 6 billion gallons of water and more than $50 million in energy costs to make that water usable If all inefficient toilets were replaced with WaterSense models, it could save more than 640 billion gallons each year 合 Water-Saving Tips at Home * Repair leaky pipes, toilets, and faucets O Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving * Use a drain plug when washing dishes rather than leaving the water running Only run the dishwasher when it is completely full * Only run the washing machine if you have a full load O Monitor your water usage in the yard Almost half of the water consumption by residents of South Florida Use drip systems so more water gets to the root of the plants Water only when your lawn or garden needs it rather than on a goes towards irrigation set schedule DU-ALLSarvices Plumbing Inforgraphic provided by: www.duallplumbingservices.com SEPTIC TANKS & PLUMBING ® Serving: Palm Beach, Martin, and St Lucie Counties Sources: http://www.epa.gov/watersense/about_us/facts.html http://www.epa.gov/watersense/our_water/start_saving.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/22/world-water-day-2012-infographic_n_1367394.html http://www.stwmd.gov/portal/page/portal/xweb%20-%20release%203%20water%20conservation/florida%20friendly%20landscaping http://www.sfwmd.gov/portal/page/portal/xweb%20-%20release%203%20water%20conservation/computer%20your%20use%20calculator A Look at Nature's MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE Water, Water Everywhere? 70% 100 gallons - average water use per person per day in the U.S. of the earth's surface is covered by water Less than 1% is available for use • 884 million people worldwide do 350 gallons 谷 not have access to clean water • That's almost 3 times the population of the U.S. - average water use per household per day in the U.S. $500 - average yearly amount a U.S. household spends on water and sewer 36 states are anticipating water shortages by the end of 2013 Help the Environment: Improve Your Plumbing 5-10% of U.S. homes have leaky fixtures that waste at least 90 gallons per day If these leaks were fixed, it could save 177 billion gallons per year WaterSense fixtures decrease your home's impact on the water supply. WaterSense is affiliated with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and offers simple solutions for water-saving products. WaterSense faucets are 30% more efficient than standard faucets WaterSense toilets use 20% less water per flush WaterSense faucets can reduce your home's water use by 500 gallons per year - the same as 14 loads of laundry If 10% of U.S. homes used WaterSense faucets, it would save 6 billion gallons of water and more than $50 million in energy costs to make that water usable If all inefficient toilets were replaced with WaterSense models, it could save more than 640 billion gallons each year 合 Water-Saving Tips at Home * Repair leaky pipes, toilets, and faucets O Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving * Use a drain plug when washing dishes rather than leaving the water running Only run the dishwasher when it is completely full * Only run the washing machine if you have a full load O Monitor your water usage in the yard Almost half of the water consumption by residents of South Florida Use drip systems so more water gets to the root of the plants Water only when your lawn or garden needs it rather than on a goes towards irrigation set schedule DU-ALLSarvices Plumbing Inforgraphic provided by: www.duallplumbingservices.com SEPTIC TANKS & PLUMBING ® Serving: Palm Beach, Martin, and St Lucie Counties Sources: http://www.epa.gov/watersense/about_us/facts.html http://www.epa.gov/watersense/our_water/start_saving.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/22/world-water-day-2012-infographic_n_1367394.html http://www.stwmd.gov/portal/page/portal/xweb%20-%20release%203%20water%20conservation/florida%20friendly%20landscaping http://www.sfwmd.gov/portal/page/portal/xweb%20-%20release%203%20water%20conservation/computer%20your%20use%20calculator