Do you know just how much water you are using?
It's actually surprising that it's not already all gone but it may not be long at these rates.
Let's try to protect what we have. Let's all do our part.
What is the most common substance found on earth?
Water.
Of all the earth's water, how much is oceans or seas?
97 per cent.
How much of the earth's water is suitable for drinking?
1 per cent.
How much of the human body is water?
66 per cent.
How much does an individual use daily?
123 gallons (National).
How much water must a person consume per day to maintain health?
2 1/2 quarts from all sources, i.e. water, food, etc.
How much water is used to flush a toilet?
1.6-7 gallons.
How much water is used in the average ten-minute shower?
20-50 gallons.
How long can a person live without food?
More than a month.
How long can a person live without water?
Approximately one week, depending upon conditions.
Where was the first municipal water filtration works opened and when?
Paisley, Scotland in 1832.
How much water is used on the average for an automatic dishwasher?
9-12 gallons.
How much water does it take to produce one ton of steel?
62,600 gallons.
How much water is used to produce a single day's supply of newsprint?
300 million gallons.
How much water must a dairy cow drink to produce one gallon of milk?
4 gallons.
How much water is used during the growing/production of a chicken?
400 gallons.
How much water is used during the growing/production of a single orange?
13.8 gallons.
How much water is used during the growing/production of a watermelon?
100 gallons.
How much water is used during the growing/production of a loaf of bread?
150 gallons.
How much water is used during the growing/production of a tomato?
3 gallons.
How much water is used during the growing/production of rice?
35 gallons.
How much water us used during the production of an egg?
120 gallons.
How much water does it take to process a quarter pound of hamburger?
Approximately one gallon.
How much water does it take to make four new tires?
2,072 gallons.
What is the total amount of water used to manufacture a new car, including tires?
39,090 gallons per car.
Sean Moore
Prince George
