Water conservation has become an essential practice in all regions, even in areas where water seems abundant. Conserving water can also extend the life of your septic system by reducing soil saturation, and reducing any pollution due to leaks. Overloading municipal sewer systems can also cause untreated sewage to flow to lakes and rivers. The smaller the amount of water flowing through these systems, the lower the likelihood of pollution. In some communities, costly sewage system expansion has been avoided by communitywide household water conservation.
Key Takeaways:
- Another huge amount of that water is permanently frozen on the planet’s North and South poles. What that leaves for human consumption is about 1 percent of the Earth’s water.
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says that on average, a family of four in this country uses about 400 gallons of water – daily.
- Finally, there is an abundance of tips here for homeowners who want to actively conserve water and use it more efficiently.
“About 75 percent of our planet is water. But the vast amount of that 75 percent is salt water from our oceans, which can’t be consumed, used for washing, or for feeding animals or vegetation. Another huge amount of that water is permanently frozen on the planet’s North and South poles. What that leaves for human consumption is about 1 percent of the Earth’s water.”
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