The Story of Water - Fun Facts and Tips

Fun Facts

• Without water, the earth would look like the moon.
• All living things need water to live. People can live several weeks without food, but only a few days without water. We should drink six to eight glasses of water each day!
• Water makes up 83% of our blood, 70% of our brain, and 90% of our lungs. Overall, our bodies are 70% water.
• A tomato is about 95% water. An apple, a pineapple, and an ear of corn are each 80% water.

Conservation Tips

• Check household faucets for leaks. A faucet with even a slow drip takes 10 to 25 gallons of water. Just think, 15 drips per minute add up to almost 3 gallons of water wasted per day, 65 gallons wasted per month, and 788 gallons wasted per year!
• Keep showers to 5 minutes or less in length. A five-minute shower takes 10 to 25 gallons of water.
• Keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator. Then you won't have to run tap water to cool it.
• Use a broom to sweep your driveway, garage, or sidewalk instead of using water.
• Use a bucket of water to wash your bike or the family car and rinse quickly with a hose.
• Water your lawn in the evening or in the early morning to avoid evaporation. Be careful to water only the lawn and not the sidewalk or street.
• Use water only when you need it. Don't leave water running; be sure to turn it off when you are finished.