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Irrigation accounts for a majority of the freshwater used worldwide and the expected doubling of food requirements by 2050 will result in significant increases in freshwater withdrawals. This week we share 15 interesting facts about farm irrigation that you might not know. “Irrigation accounts for the largest use of groundwater in the United States. Some …
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Leaks and breaks in the aging US water infrastructure results in trillions gallons of freshwater lost each year in the United States. In this week’s roundup we share 10 interesting links that discuss the US water infrastructure issues. Nation’s Pipes Leak Enough Water to Drown Manhattan and Chicago Nextcity.org “If all of the estimated 2.1 …
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If you work with water or just want to reduce your water usage, there are several useful calculators online to make water calculations. Here are 14 useful calculators from around the Internet. Water Footprint Calculator National Geographic National Geographic estimates users’ water footprint based on their behavior and compares it to the average household. Water …
The vast library of mobile apps includes several tools that can help you conserve water by providing information such as how much water you are consuming and tips for reducing water use. Here are 10 useful water conservation applications to check out. dropcountr This free app connects with utilities to provide you with data on …
By 2025, an estimated 1.8 billion people will live in areas plagued by water scarcity, with two-thirds of the world’s population living in water-stressed regions. Source 780 million people live without clean drinking water. Source More than one-third of Africa’s population lacks access to safe drinking water. Source Compared to today, five times as much …
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Severe droughts are resulting in rapidly shrinking freshwater reservoirs in some areas, especially in the Southwestern United States. Here are 10 interesting articles discussing the declining freshwater reservoirs. California drought continues to take heavy toll on reservoirs LA Times -California’s three largest reservoirs (Trinity Lake, Lake Oroville, and Lake Shasta) are at roughly 30% capacity …
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Agriculture uses an estimated 70% of the freshwater withdrawals globally and 40% of freshwater withdrawals in the United States. With severe droughts, shrinking reservoirs, and freshwater shortages in some areas of the US, water conservation is as important as ever for farmers. Here are 10 water conservation ideas that can minimize water waste. Control Phreatophytes …
The following online resources provide helpful tips for saving water in a variety of ways at home, work, outdoors, and on farms. 100+ Ways to Conserve Water Use it Wisely 190 Water Conservation Tips Examples: Inspect your landscape irrigation system regularly for leaks or broken sprinkler heads and adjust pressures to specification. Catch water in …
Globally, the agricultural sector consumes about 70% of the planet’s accessible freshwater – more than twice that of industry (23%), and dwarfing municipal use (8%). Source Agriculture wastes 60% or 1,500 trillion liters, of the 2,500 trillion liters of water it uses each year. Source Agriculture is responsible for approximately 70 percent of water withdrawals, …
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The following resources provide excellent information about water conservation including facts, tips, and lessons. Water Use Today EPA.gov The WaterSense program of the Environmental Protection Agency provides a six-part guide to water conservation including information on American water usage statistics, challenges regarding water supply, and water efficiency. Water Resources of the United States US Geological …
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