How much water do we need?
How much water do we need for the following activities?
|
Taking a Bath or Shower |
50 - 120 liters |
|
Watering the Lawn |
700 liters |
|
Washing the Dishes by Machine/Hand |
30 - 150 liters |
|
Washing Clothes |
150 liters |
|
Washing the Car |
200 liters |
|
Brushing Your Teeth |
1 liter |
|
Cooking |
20 liters |
|
Drinking |
2 liters |
|
Flushing the Toilet (once) |
5 - 12 liters |
How Much Water Does It Take To Produce One Serving Of
|
Corn |
230 liters |
|
Lettuce |
22 liters |
|
French Fries |
22 liters |
|
Tomatoes |
11 liters |
|
Apples |
60 liters |
|
Cherries |
340 liters |
|
Oranges |
83 liters |
|
Watermelon |
378 liters |
|
Rice |
136 liters |
|
Almonds |
45 liters |
|
Sugar (From Beets) |
30 liters |
|
Milk |
246 liters |
|
Cola Soft Drink |
38 liters |
|
Hamburger |
3 liters |
|
Pork |
1544 liters |
|
Chicken |
1544 liters |
|
Eggs (2) |
514 liters |
|
Typical Breakfast |
2 liters |
|
Typical Lunch |
5 liters |
|
Typical Dinner |
10 liters |
|
A Day's Meal (Total For One Person) |
17 liters |
