Why Should We Conserve Water?

Water is our most prized resource on the entire planet. Many animals need large bodies of water to live. We use water in order to fulfill almost all of our daily needs, such as quenching our thirst, keeping ourselves clean or washing the dishes. Without water, there would not be any living organisms on our planet. That being said, the conservation of this resource is extremely important as we need it for the survival of all existing life forms.

It is very important to conserve water for numerous reasons. Firstly, though Canada possesses a great amount of the world's freshwater, only 7% of this freshwater is renewable. The more water we save, the more that is available for us to drink. In addition, the less water we send into our waste systems, the less this water has to be chemically purified by man-made institutions. Lastly, the less water you use, the less money you pay for the use of this water.

Canada consumes twice as much water than the average country. Each person in Canada uses at least 70 gallons of water per day. Out of the 70 gallons used daily, 20 gallons is consumed for using the toilet daily. 15 gallons is used when the washing machine is run. 14 gallons is used for baths and showers. 1 gallon is used by the dishwasher. 10 gallons is consumed from faucets. Shockingly, 10 gallons is not even put to use by us. The 10 gallons we use daily is a result of leaks, or extra water that has gone down the drain.

Sources:

http://www.ec.gc.ca/eau-water/default.asp?lang=En&n=F25C70EC-1

http://www.conferenceboard.ca/hcp/details/environment/water-consumption.aspx

http://www.gasolinecreditcards.com/ecotrekker/2008/06/10/53-easy-tips-to-use-less-water/

http://wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve/

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/consumertips/5099159/How-to-use-less-water.html

http://www.fi.edu/guide/schutte/howmuch.html