Why Use Water
Water is the future. UseWater portable filtered water systems are the bridge
Most Americans have safe tap water and drink tap water
fresh from the kitchen faucet. Others choose to buy more expensive bottled
water. But bottling and transporting water can carry environmental costs and use
energy and resources, and bottles contribute to littering if not properly
disposed of.
The next time you're purchasing a bottle of water at the store, consider this
fact: Worldwide, bottled water is a $40 billion business. In the US, in 2008, it was
a $12 billion business growing at 5-8%. 60 billion bottles are sold in the
US each year, 30 billion end up in landfills – and may last for 1,000 years! One
UseWater portable filtered water bottle replaces up to 800 single use 16oz
plastic bottles.
UseWater portable filtered water systems are a viable alternative to single use
plastic water bottles. Below are
some interesting facts and suggestions on how to make sure that you and your
family are drinking safe, pure water.
Drinking Water Facts And Figures
• Water is the only substance found on earth in three forms solid, liquid, and
gas.
• A person can live more than a month without food, but only about a
week, depending on conditions, without water.
• 66% of the human body is water; 75% of the human brain is water.
• 75% of a chicken, 80% of a pineapple, and 95% of a tomato is water.
• A person must consume 2.5 quarts of water per day from all sources
(drinking, eating) to maintain health.
• Water regulates the earth’s temperature. It also regulates the
temperature of the human body, carries nutrients and oxygen to cells, cushions
joints, protects organs and tissues, and removes wastes.
• It is possible for people today to drink water that was part of the
dinosaur era.
Usage
• Industries as well as people need water. It takes, on average, 39,090 gallons
of water to manufacture a new car and its four tires.
• 62,600 gallons of water are needed to produce one ton of steel; 1,500
gallons to process one barrel of beer; and 9.3 gallons to process one can of
fruit or vegetables.
• On average, 50-70% of household water is used outdoors (watering lawns,
washing cars).
• The average American uses over 100 gallons of water per day; the
average residence uses over 100,000 gallons during a year.
• Americans drink more than 1 billion glasses of tap water per day.
Infrastructure
• The average cost for water supplied to a home in the U.S. is about $2.00 for 1,000 gallons, which
equals about 5 gallons for a penny.
• It costs over $3.5 billion to operate water systems throughout the
United States each year.
What You Can Do To Keep Your Drinking Water Safe
Be Aware of Your Water Source & Supplier
• Where does your water come from?
• Who is your water supplier?
• Has your water been tested recently?
• Is it tested regularly?
• How is it treated and protected from contamination?
• Have water shortages occurred in your community?
• Conserve water in the home or on the Farm
• Improve water use and management practices.
• Repair leaking faucets and toilets.
• Understand crop needs for water and irrigate appropriately.
• Water your lawn wisely.
• Take short showers.
• Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.
• Turn off the hose while washing your car.
Learn the Facts About Your Water
• Look for and read your consumer confidence report (annual water quality
report). Call your water supplier to get a copy.
• Don’t believe everything you hear or read in advertisements - get the
facts.
• Review results of drinking water tests in your community.
• Attend public meetings.
• Follow the news about drinking water matters, such as the development
of new standards.
• Learn about potential contamination sources of ground water and surface water.
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