Water covers 70% of Earth, but only 3% is freshwater – the kind we drink, bathe with, cook and use to grow our food. Not only is it vital for humans, but ecosystems depend on it too.
The problem is we are overusing it which drains rivers, depletes lakes, and harms wildlife over and above our current climate crisis.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American household uses over 300 gallons each day for showers, laundry, flushing toilets and more–that’s 100,000 gallons a year. But with small lifestyle tweaks, we can reduce this usage.
Did you know that running a fully loaded dishwasher uses 4-6 gallons, while hand-washing dishes with the tap running can waste up to 27 gallons?
Freshwater is limited, but we can make a big difference by taking simple steps to cut back. It's up to us to protect water for future generations. So are you ready to do your part? Take action today and start making small changes that add up to a sustainable future!