A water footprint is amount of water consumed, evaporated, and polluted producing an item or completing an activity. These can be things you do at home like water your lawn or running the dishwasher. It can also be how much water it takes to grow the fruit and vegetables on your dinner table.
There are three categories of water footprints:
- Blue Water Footprint: The amount of surface water and groundwater required (evaporated or used directly) to produce an item.
- Green Water Footprint: The amount of rainwater required (evaporated or used directly) to make an item.
- Grey Water Footprint: The amount of freshwater required to dilute the wastewater generated in manufacturing, in order to maintain water quality , as determined by state and local standards.
Learn more and calculate your water footprint today and see how you can save at watercalculator.org
Did you know?
On average in the US, water use at home (water from the tap, toilet, dishwasher, etc.) adds up to about 138 gallons per household per day, or 60 gallons per person per day.
Newer bathroom fixtures and appliances like toilets, shower heads and faucets are designed to be more water-efficient than older models and can save hundreds of gallons a month. For example, older toilets use up to six gallons per flush, whereas low-flow toilets (or any toilet manufactured after 1994) use 1.6 gallons or less. Likewise, older shower heads flow well over the federal limit of 2.5 gallons per minute, while low-flow models can flow no higher than two gallons per minute. Some shower fixtures, especially those with multiple nozzles, exceed the federal limit, so these fixtures require reduced shower time in order to save water.
You can do your part to save water by applying for a $100 rebate when you install a new WaterSense low flow toilet! Learn more and see if you’re eligible >>
