Water!
Agricul- ture DomesticIndustry United States (California) 42 (81) 13 (16) 45 (3) Malaysia Germany United Kingdom Senegal9253 Congo Distribution of water consumption by sector (%) Daily total use (gal.) 1,
How much water do you use? Withdrawals (gallons/day) United States 1,180 Malaysia 415 Germany 380 United Kingdom 130 Senegal 130 Democratic Rep. Of the Congo 6.5
ACTIVITYAVERAGE HOUSEHOLD HOUSEHOLD USING CONSERVATION METHODS Bath36 gallons15 gallons Brushing TeethTap Running = 2 gallons½ gallon Dishwasher15 gallonsShort Cycle = 7 gallons Hand WashingTap Running = 2 gallons½ gallon ShavingTap Running = 20 gallons Using Bowl = 1 gallon Shower (5 min.)Tap Running = gallons Wet, Soap, Rinse = 5 gallons Toilet Flush5-7 gallonsLow Flush Toilet = 2 gallons Washing CarTap Running = 180 gallons Stopping Tap = gallons Washing Dishes by Hand Tap Running = gallons Wash, Rinse in sink = 5 gallons Washing MachineTop Loading = 40 gallons Front Loading = 25 gallons Watering LawnTap Running = 10 gal/min Stopping Tap = 10 gal/min
How much water does it take to produce things? Sunday newspaper280 gal. 1 pound of steel32 gal. 1 pound of aluminum1,000 gal. 1 car100,000 gal. 1 acre of cotton800,000 gal. 1 egg40 gal. Ear of corn80 gal. Loaf of bread160 gal. Pound of beef2,500 gal.
What does water cost? Per acre-foot (325,000 gal.) Per gallon Agriculture$ ¢ Urban$1,0000.3¢ Domestic$3,0001 ¢ Distilled$325,000$1.00 Designer$3,250,000$10
$1/cu.m. = ~4¢/gallon
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