Benefits of Water Conservation

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Since 71% of the earth is covered in water, some people can't help but wonder: Why should we conserve?

Here are a few important facts about water on this planet from the U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Reclamation:

• Ninety-seven percent of all water on the earth is salt water, which is not suitable for drinking.
• Only 3% of water on Earth is fresh water, and only 0.5% is available for drinking.
• The other 2.5% of fresh water is locked in ice caps, glaciers, the atmosphere, soil, or under the earth's surface, or is too polluted for consumption

With growing population rates and such a small percentage of all the water on Earth fit for consumption, it only makes sense that we must preserve and conserve this precious resource. 

 
Water conservation means using our limited water supply wisely and caring for it properly. Since each of us depends on water to sustain life, it is our responsibility to learn more about water conservation and how we can help keep our sources pure and safe for generations to come.