12 August 2011

TEN THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WATER





9 – The average American uses about 575 liters of water (151.9 gallons) per day, with about 60 percent of that being used out-of-doors (watering lawns, washing cars, etc.). The average European uses 250 liters of water (66 gallons) per day. 1.1 billion people lack adequate water access, using less than 19 liters (5 gallons) per day.



1 – One drop of oil can make up to 25 liters (6.6 gallons) of water undrinkable.



7 – 6,000 children die each day from preventable water-related diseases

GET AWARE ABOUT WATER. Then let's work together for solutions.

Peace.
Get up.
http://www.circleofblue.org/waternews/2009/world/infographic-ten-things-you-should-know-about-water/


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