Save WATER - Live Better

Water , water everywhere but not a drop to drink! In the last century, several wars were fought over oil. However, in this century, experts predict that majority of wars will be fought over control and use of water bodies. Growing deforestation, melting of glaciers, pollution, etc. have put serious pressure on available water resources. The United Nations celebrate June 5 as World Environment Day. But is one day enough to save the environment? As children, you are going to inherit the earth. Make this world a better place for you and future generations.



Did You Know?

• Around 71 percent of our blue planet is covered with water yet only one percent is fit for drinking.
  
  
• One billion people routinely drink unhygienic water.
  
  
• According to a UN report, by 2050, four billion people will be affected by a water shortage, which currently affects 400 million.
  
  
• Scientists predict that an ancient glacier feeding the River Ganga will melt by the end of the twenty first century due to climatic changes caused by global warming. Initially, this may cause flooding of the river, but eventually, the river may run dry, which can have disastrous effects on the lives of millions.
  
  
• It is estimated that 50 percent of water pumped into the city of Delhi is lost in leakages due to broken pipes and faulty pumps

Some more facts :

i. Kolkata households consume the maximum water at an average of 445.5 litres per household.

ii. Madurai households consume the minimum water, with an average of 370.9 litres per household.

iii. Wastage is highest in washing clothes (83 per cent). It is followed by bathing (56 per cent) and washing utensils (49 per cent).

iv. Water usage for bathing and washing clothes contributed to about 28 per cent and 19 per cent of total consumption respectively.

v. The total average water consumption per household per day is 408.6 litres.

vi. The total average consumption of water per head per day is 91.6 litres.

How can you make a difference?












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