Water

70% of the earth's surface is water. That sounds like a lot, but
our water supply is being threatened by pollution and careless
usage. United Nation's statistics say that worldwide lack of
fresh water and proper sanitation is killing 5 million people a
year.

Even with global warming and the resulting melting Polar ice
caps, most of that water goes into the salty sea. We dump
huge amounts of waste into rivers, streams, and oceans. Much
of that waste goes right into our water supply. On top of that,
the infrastructure across the country in America is now at an
advanced age and needs to be replaced.

We don't necessarily have control over water conservation on a
national basis or even a community basis, but we can control
how water is used in our homes, and there's a lot we can do
about it. 75% of the water we use in our homes is used in the
bathroom. Be sure to look at the chapters on the kitchen and
bathroom to get some great tips about how conserving water
can save the water and save you money, too.