"In many places, demand for water exceeds supply. Approximately 97% of the world's water is salty and undrinkable; 3% of the water is freshwater, but 2% of all the water is frozen in glaciers and polar ice caps. 73% of freshwater use (80%+ in the U.S.) is agricultural, 21% is industrial, and 6% is domestic. On irrigated land in California, one ton of corn uses 200 gallons of water, one ton of rice requires 4,000,000 gallons of water, one ton of grain-fed meat requires 1,000,000-2,000,000 gallons of water. One ton of steel requires 60,000 gallons of water. For domestic use, flush toilet use 40% of water, bathroom sinks and showers use 30%, laundry uses 15%, kitchens use 10%, and outside spigots use 5%. Taking the steps to save water could save over 75 m^3 of a lake per year, enough water for 800 showers or a cost of $1,500. The average African family uses 5 gallons of water every day; the average American family uses 552 gallons every day. Be waterwise."@en . "Water conservation"@en . . . "In many places, demand for water exceeds supply. Approximately 97% of the world's water is salty and undrinkable; 3% of the water is freshwater, but 2% of all the water is frozen in glaciers and polar ice caps. 73% of freshwater use (80%+ in the U.S.) is agricultural, 21% is industrial, and 6% is domestic. On irrigated land in California, one ton of corn uses 200 gallons of water, one ton of rice requires 4,000,000 gallons of water, one ton of grain-fed meat requires 1,000,000-2,000,000 gallons of water. One ton of steel requires 60,000 gallons of water. For domestic use, Be waterwise."@en . . . .