Every year on March 22 we
celebrate World
Water Day. According to the official World Water Day website, this
international observance is an opportunity to learn more about water related
issues, be inspired to tell others and take action to make a difference. It has
been around since 1992 when the United Nations Conference on Environment and
Development recommended an international observance. Here is why you should be
mindful of your water usage every day and how you can easily conserve water.
Water Usage in the US
The US Geological Survey released a study which reports that the total freshwater and saline-water withdrawals for 2010 (the latest year it surveyed water use) were estimated to be 355,000 million gallons per day. The average American used 88 gallons of water per day – an amount that quickly adds up around the house for things like preparing food, washing clothes, flushing toilets, and watering lawns.
Water Innovation around the World
In recent years there have been many new innovative technologies which aid people around the world in gaining clean water access and assist them in conserving water.
