Water
is the most important environment issue today. Global warming may be a
reality, but the worst effects will be felt decades from now.
Meanwhile the world is running out of fresh water NOW.*
Approximately one
out of every three people on the planet do not
have reliable access to fresh water. More children die from dirty
water than from HIV/Aids, malaria, war, disease and accidents put
together.* In only 5 years, 36 states in the United States will be
facing a major water shortage. The United States is already purchasing
Canada's fresh water causing much controversy. In about a decade or so the world will be facing a severe fresh water shortage.
What
can we do? Be conscious of where water is being wasted. Make changes one at a time. Know that while we are one in our actions we are many with a purpose, and we CAN make a difference.
8 Ways to Save Water in Your Home
- Repair leaking toilets - Save about 200 gallons of water/day
- Fix that dripping faucet - Can waste up to 2,700 gallons of water/yr
- Turn off the taps - Brushing your teeth can waste 2 gallons per minute
- Less baths - Save up to 50 gallons of water by showering for 5 minutes instead of filling the bathtub
- Install
water efficient toilets - They flush with less than half the water and
qualify for the Region of Peel and Dufferin County water rebates
- Wash larger loads - Save water. Save energy too by using cold water
- Replace old washers - Energy Star high efficiency washers save about 40% water and qualify for government rebates
- Use rainwater - Water plants and clean vehicles with rainwater
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* Excerpts taken from an article in Vanity Fair's "Green Issue".
+ Excerpts taken from article by the editor of AlterNet, Tara Lohan, at www.alternet.org.
