Many areas of the world are experiencing drought and water shortages that are expected to worsen due to climate change. Water conservation will become ever more important in these areas as water supplies become less abundant. Even in locations where there is plenty of rainfall, conserving water in your yard, home, or business will reduce energy use and carbon emissions. Per the US Environmental Protection Agency, in the US, “on average, the annual energy used to deliver and treat water for only 10 households could power a refrigerator for more than two years. In some areas of the country, that estimate is very low. Heating water for showering, bathing, shaving, cooking, and cleaning also requires a considerable amount of energy.” As another example from the US EPA, “letting your faucet run for five minutes uses about as much energy as letting a 60-watt light bulb run for 14 hours.” The article at the link below has a lot of information on conserving water, with many links to other articles. Here are a few of the highlights:
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