Using Water wisely

How We Use Water

The conventional wisdom is that oil shortages will create the ultimate energy and consumer crisis in the U.S. However scientists tell us that in fact the real crisis will be about water. Urban expansion, factory farms, virtually all forms of industry, and water pollution in general are creating a water shortage that is even now becoming a crisis in the Western U.S. The loving thing to do is to not waste water, and to prevent pollution of the water we do have.

There is a long list of things we can do to stop wasting water as well as the energy to heat it. By looking carefully at each of the following areas of our homes and personal lives, we can save a substantial amount of water every day.

Bathing and personal care
Laundry
Cooking
Drinking water
Household Cleaning
Lawn and Garden

Want to know how to keep 400 pounds of CO2 out of the atmosphere annually? Just shorten your shower. See how we calculated it at http://safeclimate.net/calculator/.

There are more hints in our overview of how to live more responsibly with the planet: the Three-Step Plan.

And There is a Lot More in These Web Links

American Waterworks Association � A great site with tons of information.

Conserving Water at Home � The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences has posted a long list of ways you can conserve water.

EarthEasy � 25 Ways to Save Water at Home

EcoMall � a site with virtually every product and service you might need to make your home greener and your diet and health far better including devices to help conserve water.

H₂OUSE � Ways to use water more efficiently including a house tour, water budget calculator and garden guide.

Water Filter Comparisons � All about home water filters and a comparison of types and manufacturers.

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