this infographic about water conservation is a component of the Global Pennovation course run through the Organizational Dynamics program of the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. Through the Global Pennovation course we are investigating the challenges of global water security. It is our goal to create an awareness of the global water situation.

1. 1 in 9 people globallyOver 70%
of Earth is
covered by
Water
But only 3% of
it is drinkable
water
And only 1% of that is surface
water that most people depend on
70%
22%
8%
Agriculture Industry Domestic
Of the 1% of surface water
- 70% are for irrigation
- 22% are for industry
- 8% are for domestic
It is Estimated that by 2050
Placing a bottle water in your
toilet’s tank can reduce the
volume of water per flush
Shortening your shower by
one minute daily saves
~ 100 gallons of water monthly
Cutting the water flow while you
wash dishes can save 50-100
gallons of water every month
Maximizing the amount of
clothing and using cold water
during Laundry saves 25 to 40
gallons of water per load
The UN suggest that an average person
needs only 5 to 10 gallons of water per day
for drinking, cooking, and cleaning
Lets Count every drop and help
Source: US EPA: http://www.epa.gov/watersense/index.html
UN IFAD: http://ifad.org/English/water/key.html
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Fixing Leaky Faucets Can save
750 to 1,500 gallons of water
per month
Turning off the water while
brushing teeth saves ~2 gallons
of water