Tweet the Facts
Posted on: 9 February 2009 at 2325 - Comment
Did you know that around 2.6 billion people lack access to adequate sanitation globally? Have you heard that a child dies every 15 seconds of waterborne diseases? Has anyone told you how much water a sprinkler in one hour uses or how many gallons of water are needed to produce one pound of coffee?
We have compiled a list of twenty water facts that remind us of the extreme urgency for fresh drinking water in the developing countries but also reveal our water consumption behavior in the Western world.
It is true that our water consumption does not have a direct impact on the lives of the less fortunate. However, when you take a shower or drink from the tap next time, you may want to reflect on how lucky you are and that it is our responsibility to provide others with similar means. We also rely on you! Let’s spread the word beyond Twestival!
| In sub-Saharan Africa, women spend 15-17 hrs/week collecting water. - Tweet This |
| Each American uses enough water to fill 1600 glasses a day. - Tweet This |
| Around 2.6 billion people lack access to adequate sanitation globally. - Tweet This |
| Nearly 14,980 gallons of water per household in the U.S. leak down the drain and are never used. - Tweet This |
| 50% of all schools in the world don’t have freshwater or adequate sanitation. - Tweet This |
| U.S. water consumption can reach 100 gallons per person, 8 times that of an Indian household. - Tweet This |
| It takes 2,500 gallons of water to produce a pound of coffee. - Tweet This |
| The amount of water used by a sprinkler in an hour is equal to the water needs of a family of four. - Tweet This |
| Diarrhea is the second largest cause of child mortality. - Tweet This |
| A five minute shower uses 10-25 gallons of water. - Tweet This |
| On average, women in Africa and Asia walk 3.7 miles a day to collect water. - Tweet This |
| America uses 408 billion gallons of water a day. - Tweet This |
| A child dies every 15 seconds of a waterborne disease. - Tweet This |
| 80% or all sickness in the developing world is due to water-related disease. - Tweet This |
| 98% of water-related deaths occur in the developing world. - Tweet This |
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