This infographic is a component of the Global Pennovation course run through the Organizational Dynamics program of the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. Through the Global Pennovation course we are investigating the challenges of global water security. It is our goal to create an awareness of the global water situation.

1. 1 in 9 people globallyOver 70% of Earth is
covered by Water
But only 3%
of it is
drinkable H2O
And only 1% of that is surface
water that most people depend on
70%
22%
8%
Agriculture
Industry
Domestic
- 70% is for irrigation
- 22% is used by industry
- 8% goes to domestic use
Of the 1% of
surface water:
The UN suggests that an
average person needs
only 5 to 10 gallons of
water per day for
drinking, cooking, and
cleaning
Let’s Count every drop and help
It is estimated that by 2050
Fixing Leaky Faucets Can save 750 to
1,500 gallons of water per month
Turning off the water while
brushing teeth saves ~2 gallons of
water per minute
Placing a bottle of water in your
toilet’s tank can reduce the volume
of water per flush
Shortening your shower by one minute
daily saves ~ 100 gallons of water
monthly
Cutting the water flow while you wash dishes can
save 50-100 gallons of water every month
Maximizing the amount of clothing and
using cold water during laundry saves 25
to 40 gallons of water per load
Sources: US EPA: ttp://www.epa.gov/watersense/index.html
UN IFAD: http://www.ifad.org/english/water/key.htm
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