I've written a new article with the help of our friends at Roto-Rooter about water conservation. Thanks to some new technologies, conserving doesn't necessarily doing without. Check it out, courtesy of Blue Planet Green Living...
Solving the Water Crisis Begins at Home
By now, the world water crisis shouldn’t be surprising news. Many of us already donate to clean water funds, well-building activities, and water-saving causes. But if we have leaky toilets, outdated plumbing, or wasteful faucet drips, we’re actually contributing to the problem we’re trying to solve.
The US Geological Survey estimates that leaking toilets can lose around 22 gallons per day. This translates into about 8,000 gallons of wasted water per year. To put that number into perspective, that’s enough water to fill a display tank at your local aquarium.
With so many stray drips and drops, it’s of little wonder that many American communities are experiencing water shortages. In 2009, the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) reported a drought throughout numerous Southwest and Great Plains states resulting in five billion dollars in damages. By 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 36 states will experience water shortages.
See the full article below:
http://www.blueplanetgreenliving.com/2010/05/10/solving-the-water-crisis/
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