Show Y A lot of people are all wet when it comes to know know- knowing knowing ing the facts about water Here are a few fascinating facts from the experts at atGood atGood Good Water America a co to tell people about the importance of clean wa- wa water water ter that you might like to drop into your conversation On an average day 87 gallons of water are used by each eadi of us for everything from bathing flushing of wastes laundry dishwashing Ing and watering our yards 11 II If you factor in the water needed to create the food and products we con con- consume sume gallons to pro pro- produce produce duce an egg gal Ions to produce one steak gallons ons to produce the ton of steel In your car our indirect usage of water soars to 2000 gallons per day for each of us Government studies in- in indicate indicate that some miles of sewer pipe must be installed or replaced in the next 20 years During the next ten years of our urban areas will be served by water systems which are 90 or more years old The federal govern ment is turning over for water and sewage facilities to the states and municipal facilities If we maintain our water and sewage ties well we can be more sure of a plentiful supply of clean fresh water Now that's a watering mouthwatering thought For more interesting facts about water write to GOOD WATER AMERICA at Street N NW W Washington DC |