Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Freshwater Usage

Think about what we as humans need water for, at very basic level. When it comes to humans and our need for water the only answer is drinking. We need safe, fresh, water to hydrate our bodies and keep us healthy.

But did you know that 70% of freshwater, the freshwater that we are running out of at an incredibly fast rate, is used for agriculture proposes (www.water.org/facts). Yes, we do need water is grow and produce food. But does it make sense that SEVENTY percent is used for agriculture proposes. No, it does not.

You know what else fresh water is used for: boiler and cooling tower make up, toilet water (most toilets are 7 gallon tanks), cooking, laundry, swimming pools, washing cars, power washing houses, showers, baths, etc.

Now, do we really need freshwater for boiler and cooling tower make up? toilet water? agriculture?? washing cars? Doesn't it seem feasible that we could have recycled, clean, water that will serve the purpose of providing decent water to those tasks?

If we don't need to use freshwater why are we? Why are we allowing cities and states to be put on drought restriction when it could be completely avoidable by re-using our water? Wouldn't it be better to keep our safe water--available for drinking: for the basic human need/right that water is essential?

And that's where I will end it. Water is ESSENTIAL. Water is a finite resource. Water will run out if we are not paying attention and we are not careful. Water is something we CAN reuse, recycle and conserve. So let's start doing it.

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