With scientists predicting the next world war to be fought over water, global drought is threatening the future of our planet. Yet, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average American uses over 300 gallons of water a day- and you may not even know it! So how can we reduce our water usage?
FACT: If all US citizens averaged 4-5 flushes daily, it would amount to 5 billion gallons of clean water down the drain, enough to supply drinking water to the entire population of Chicago for more than 6 years.
FACT: Two local Westford high school students, Nihar and Harshal Sheth, created an algorithm to determine the optimal times for watering a lawn (and won the local Google Science Fair award!) . Check it out! http://when2water.org/about.php
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- Invest in a low-flush toilet.
FACT: If all US citizens averaged 4-5 flushes daily, it would amount to 5 billion gallons of clean water down the drain, enough to supply drinking water to the entire population of Chicago for more than 6 years.
- Keep your showers to five minutes.
- Monitor your garden hoses and sprinklers.
FACT: Two local Westford high school students, Nihar and Harshal Sheth, created an algorithm to determine the optimal times for watering a lawn (and won the local Google Science Fair award!) . Check it out! http://when2water.org/about.php
Want to learn more? Check out: http://wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve/