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! Let's help charity: water: http://www.charitywater.org

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In sub-Saharan Africa, women spend
15-17 hrs/week collecting water.
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443 million school days are lost each
year due to water-related illnesses that
keep children out of school and
compromise their ability to learn when
they do attend.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thecolberts/2246123957/

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Each American uses enough water to
fill 1600 drinking glasses a day.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/96dpi/2596853813/

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Around 2.6 billion people lack access
to adequate sanitation globally.
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Nearly 14,980 gallons of water a
year per household leaks down the
drain & is never used in the US.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mowls/254719093/

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Most of the 1.1 billion categorized as
lacking access to clean water use
about 1.3 gallons per day, less than
one flush of toilet in the U.S.
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50% of all schools in the world don’t
have freshwater or adequate sanitation.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/overseas-development-institute/2642788348/

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U.S. water consumption can reach
100 gallons per person, 8 times that
of an Indian household.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tattoodjay/2520124095/sizes/l/

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It takes 2,500 gallons of water
to produce a pound of coffee.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wiedmaier/370306321/

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The amount of water used by a
sprinkler in one hour is equal to the
daily water needs of a family of four.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gapplewagen/755288392/

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Diarrhea is the 2nd largest cause of
child mortality.
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A five minute shower uses
10-25 gallons of water.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pagedooley/2047183582/

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On average, women in Africa and
Asia walk 3.7 miles to collect water.
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America uses 408
billion gallons a day
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyron/268886883/

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ct
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The weight of water containers that
women in Asia & Africa carry on
their heads equals the baggage
weight allowed by airlines.
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In sub-Saharan Africa, a baby’s
chance of dying from diarrhea is
almost 520 times the chance of that
in Europe or the United States.
www.virtualworldsconnect.com

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A child dies every 15 seconds of
waterborne diseases.
charity: water

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80% of all sickness in the developing
world is due to water-related disease.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/worldbank/2765583605/

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The simple act of washing hands at
critical times can reduce the number
of diarrheal cases by up to 35%.
charity: water

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98 percent of water-related deaths
occur in the developing world.
http://flickr.com/photos/istargazer/217983687/