Water is critical to all forms of life on our planet. Without water, humans would not survive. However, based on the statistics, it doesn’t seem that we place as much importance on water as we should. In the US alone, a family can waste 180 gallons of water per week. Even something as seemingly simple as letting the water faucet run for 5 minutes while washing dishes can waste 10 gallons of water. As of 2015, each American was estimated to use an average of 82 gallons per day. This wasted water has real affects on the United States, with 40 out of the 50 US states expecting some form of water shortage in the next decade, as was reported by a 2014 Government Accountability Report. For something so vital to our very being, mankind sure doesn’t treat water that way. The wasting of so much water annually can have serious ramifications on future generations’ water supply and we can even see some of these water supply issues faced today.
Water wastage not only harms ourselves and the environment but also harms people financially. It is estimated that more than $380 could be saved annually solely by using WaterSense labelled fixtures and ENERGY STAR certified appliances. Despite the negative statistics there are ways to manage and curtail the current wasting of water. Apart from using certified appliances, doing certain small tasks such as turning off the faucet while brushing can have massive affects in the long run. By turning off the tap while brushing, roughly 8 gallons of water per day could be saved. Just simply turning off the water while brushing for 2 minutes could potentially save 2,920 gallons of water annually.
There is no one easy solution to stop the current situation of water wastage, but by being aware of the problem and actively looking for small ways to cut your own wasting of water, massive changes can be made slowly over time.
Works Cited:
https://www.epa.gov/watersense/statistics-and-facts#:~:text=Water%20Stats,gallons%20of%20water%20annually%20nationwide.
https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2013/06/06/189192870/when-you-waste-food-youre-wasting-tons-of-water-too
I think the practical ways you suggest US citizens cut back on water waste is hopeful, but as you allude to in your post it is never enough to feel as though you’ve done enough. Tom Murphy in one of the online resources also alludes to a similar theme.
I wrote about a similar topic! It is so important to spread the word about how much water we are wasting every year – even every day – and also to spread the word about how much water we could be saving! I like how you tied in the economic aspect of this issue as well.
Its crazy that wasting water is not only terrible for the environment, but citizens are losing a huge amount of money by wasting water as well. I think that if people saw how much money they are losing in front of them, they would make a larger effort to conserve water.
most people care about their interest before their interest on the environment. if we present these datas to companies that are conscious about the money they would gain if they waste less money, im sure we can persuade them to be more environmentally conscious
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The author acknowledges that there is no single solution to address the issue of water wastage but encourages readers to become more aware of the problem and actively seek ways to reduce their personal water consumption. By making small changes and promoting collective effort, substantial progress can be made in addressing this critical environmental and societal challenge.khalidelarbi———-business for sale