Water Facts

  1. 30% of fresh water is in the ground

  2. Approx. 400 billion gallons of water are used in the US per day

  3. Unsafe water kills 200 children every hour

  4. Americans use 5.7 billion gallons of water per day from toilet flushes

  5. Water regulates the earth’s temperature

  6. It takes approx. 70 gallons of water to fill a bathtub

  7. 10% of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more per day

  8. A faucet dripping at 1 drop/sec wastes more than 3000 gallons per year

  9. A toilet can leak 200 gallons a day!

  10. Water weighs 8 pounds per gallon

  11. There are 7.48 gallons of water in 1 cubic foot

Winter Water Conservation Tips

Winter means colder temperatures and a higher potential for leaks. Here are some tips to help you keep your bill as low as possible:

  1. Insulate your water pipes that are in unheated areas.

  2. Drip your faucets. Moving water is harder to freeze.

  3. Check for leaks after the first thaw of the year.

  4. Know where your water shut off valve is, and make sure it is accessible.