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Slipping used motor oil into a storm sewer or burying it in the trash.
Hey slick, oil can leak into lakes, rivers, and wells. Just one pint can expand over an acre of water. Take your used oil to a recycling center. |
Waiting a week to fix a leak.
Assume little leaks only waste a little water? You can lose up to 200 gallons of water a day from a leaking toilet. And a faucet can drip 604,800 drops while you are waiting. |
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Waiting a week to fix a leak.
Assume little leaks only waste a little water? You can lose up to 200 gallons of water a day from a leaking toilet. And a faucet can drip 604,800 drops while you are waiting. Taking a shortcut and using the hot water tap when cooking. That's taboo, and it can shortcut your health. Lead can dissolve into hot water from lead pipes and solder. Cold water is better. Heat it on the stove when cooking or making baby formula. |
Slipping used motor oil into a storm sewer or burying expand over an acre of water. Take your used oil to a recycling center. it in the trash.
Hey slick, oil can leak into lakes, rivers, and wells. Just one pint can |
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Tossing toxics in the trash.
How tacky! Consider batteries, a common throw-away. They contain lead and mercury. Some ordinary household cleaners have other poisons that contaminate water. Here's a tip, drop them off at a special collection site. |
Watering your lawn at high noon.
Caught with your sprinkler on? The hot sun will evaporate the water your lawn needs. Better water early in the day. |
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Using your garbage disposal all the time.
Want to show good taste after a meal? Learn to compost. Your disposal uses one gallon of water a minute. Many foods can be composted instead, making a great soil conditioner. These foods include vegetable trimmings, egg shells, coffee grounds with filters, and tea bags. |
Water is the only substance found on earth naturally in three forms.
True (Solid, liquid and gas) |
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2. Does water regulate the earth’s temperature?
Yes (it is a natural insulator) |
At what temperature does water freeze?
32 degrees F, 0 degrees C |
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At what temperature does water vaporize?
212 degrees F, 100 degrees C |
5. How long can a person live without food?
More than a month How long can a person live without water? Approximately one week, depending upon conditions |
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How much of the human body is water?
66% |
. How much of the earth’s surface is water?
80% |
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How much water must a person consume per day to maintain health?
2.5 quarts from all sources (i.e. water, food) |
. Of all the earth’s water, how much is ocean or seas?
97% |
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. How much of the world’s water is frozen and therefore unusable?
2% |
How much of the earth’s water is suitable for drinking water?
1% |
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Is it possible for me to drink water that was part of the dinosaur era?
Yes - water is constantly recycled |
What is the most common substance found on earth?
Water |
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How much water does the average residence use during a year?
Over 100,000 gallons (indoors and outside) |
How much water does an individual use daily?
Over 100 gallons (all uses) |
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. What does a person pay for water on a daily basis?
National average is 25 cents |
How many community public water systems are there in the United States?
54,000 |
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How much water do these utilities process daily?
38 billion gallons |
What does it cost to operate the water systems throughout the country annually?
Over $3.5 billion |
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How many miles of pipeline and aqueducts are in the United States and Canada?
Approximately one million miles, or enough to circle the earth 40 times |
What were the first water pipes made from in the US?
Fire charred bored logs |
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How many households use private wells for their water supply?
More than 13 million |
. How much water is used to flush a toilet?
2-7 gallons |
