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1. and washing but even more for producing
things such as food, paper and cotton cloth.
QA water footprint is an indicator that looks at
both the direct and indirect water use of a
consumer or producer.
& The water footprint of an individual,
community or business is defined as the total
volume of freshwater that is used to produce

2. the goods and services consumed by the
individual or community or produced by the
business.
Water conservation means using our water wisely and caring for it properly.
Since each of us depends on water for life, it is our responsibility to learn more
about water conservation and how we can help keep our water pure and eafe
for generations to come,
Ninety - seven percent ofall the water on the earth is saltwater which is not
suitable for drinking. Only three percent Of all the water is fresh water, and
only pne percent is available for drinking water, The other two percent is
locked ice caps and glaciere,
Saving water now means having water available in the future for
recreational purposes, too. Conserving the water we have, minimizes the
effects of water shortages and helps build a better defense against future
drought year',
There are many things that we cando to help preserve Washington's water,
These not things that are hard, All it takes is a
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it will be second nature.
It is a job for the every day person who just likes to
have access to the life sustaining resource of water,
We must all recoyzize that water conservatiog» really ig our personal
responsibility and not just leave it up to other people,
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We use water for many, many different things like
making electricity, cleaning, cooking, irrigating, etc.
People must conserve water so that it Will be available
to people for years to come.
It is important that we save water because it is essential
to sustain life of fishes and aquatic wildlife.

4. We need to conserve water so that our trees
and plants can have life.
Different ways of
Conserving
When washing dishes by hand, don't let the water run
while rinsing. Fill one sink with wash water and the
other with rinse water.
Some refrigerators, air conditioners and ice-makers are
cooled with wasted flows of water. Consider upgrading
with air-cooled appliances for significant water savings.
Plant in the fall when conditions are cooler and rainfall is
more plentiful.
Collect the water you use for rinsing fruits and vegetables,
then reuse it to water houseplants.

5. Shorten your shower by a minute or two and youll save up
to 150 gallons per month.
Collect water from your roof to water your garden.
won't run when it's raining. Use drip irrWion for shrubs and
trees to apply water directly to the roots where it's needed.
Soak pots and pans instead of letting the water run while you
scrape them clean.
Use a commercial car wash that recycles water.
Bathe your young children together.
Washing dark clothes in cold water saves both on water and
energy while it helps your clothes to keep their colors.
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6. Report broken pipes, open hydrants and errant sprinklers to
the property owner or your water provider.
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