10 ways to conserve water

The importance of water conservation can't be overstated. However, since 71% of the earth is covered with the stuff, some people can't help but wonder: Why should we conserve it?

Here are a few important facts about water on this planet from the U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Reclamation:

• Ninety-seven percent of all water on the earth is salt water, which is not suitable for drinking.
• Only 3% of water on Earth is fresh, and only 0.5% is available for drinking.
• The other 2.5% of fresh water is locked in ice caps, glaciers, the atmosphere, soil, under the Earth's surface, or is too polluted for consumption.

With growing population rates and such a small percentage of water potable, it only makes sense that we must preserve and conserve this precious resource.

Water conservation means using our limited water supply wisely and caring for it properly. Since each of us depends on water to sustain life, it is our responsi

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