Water conservation is essential for life
Posted by Sarah on 18 Jun 2007 | Tagged as: Green, Social Responsibility
Looking out at the golden hills of California reminds me of the long dry summer ahead. Water usage increases and conservation of this valuable resource becomes critical. According to the EPA the average American uses 140 to 160 gallons of water per day. The Sonoma County Water Agency is seeking mandatory water conservation of fifteen percent from its contractors, including cities and water districts in its service area, as well as from residents, businesses, and the agricultural community in Sonoma, Marin and Mendocino counties, according to a recent article in the San Francisco Chronicle. Mandates such as these are important reminders, however it is essential that individuals are aware of their daily impact and follow conservation tips such as the ones found here. As you practice turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth and watering your lawn at dusk check out this green site offering more responsible conservation tips.
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I agree, the state of our water supply threatens to become even more critical an issue than peak oil, and likely during the next couple decades or so. It is very important to manage this precious resource responsibly, and awareness is the first step in protecting the (rapidly declining) quality of our water. Great site-
The threat of reaching the end of accessible drinking water seems harder to comprehend than the loss of oil. It is important that this issue is realized as much as that of peak oil.