Top Water Conservation Myths

As most people around the world come to understand the effects of global warming, many have forgotten that there is an impending water shortage crisis. Many parts of the world, including California, have experienced severe drought as a result of global warming. This has forced people to start minimizing the amount of water they use on a daily basis. Many charities, governments and local authorities have spearheaded water conservation efforts. While these efforts are commendable, they do not produce significant results. This is due to the myths on the internet as well as offline by some people. The following are some top water conservation myths and the truth about them:

Myth #1: Two Thirds Of The Earth's Surface Is Covered In Water

When you hear that the planet's surface is more than two thirds water, you think that there can never be a water shortage in the world. The truth is that only 1%, or less, of this water is available as drinking water. Also, a large quantity of this 1% is either polluted, overused, or leaking. This means that the amount of water available for drinking is very little.

Myth #2: Water Scarcity Is A Third-World Problem

The truth is that there is water scarcity everywhere, not just in developing nations. It is only that developed nations have easy access to this scarce resource, and they do not pay the real value for water.

Myth #3: Water Demand Or Consumption Has Stagnated

There is a school of thought that claims that water demand has stagnated, so there is no need to worry about water scarcity. The fact on the ground is that water demand has tripled over the last half century, and it continues to increase. This will increase the strain on this scarce resource.

Myth #4: Bottled Water Is Safer Than Tap Water

This is the biggest and most popular myth of all. The truth is that the EPA frequently tests and monitors tap water. This guarantees it's quality. Manufacturers produce bottled water, on the other hand, in large quantities. It does have internal quality controls. However, the manufacturer are not required to disclose the contaminants in their bottled water. This means that the quality of bottled water is uncertain. Also, it is possible that is is not safe.  

Myth #5: It's Healthy To Drink 8 Glasses Of Water Daily

It is important to stay hydrated throughout the day. However, this is not to say that you should chug several glasses of water frequently. What experts recommend is that consumers should get around 8 glasses of fluids into their bodies daily. This can be from fruits and vegetables, tea, coffee, juices, milk and two or three of clean water.

Myth #6: Water Conservation Efforts By A Single Consumer Is Insignificant

Many people fail to conserve water because they think that whatever savings they make is insignificant. This is not true. When you consider the number of people currently living on this planet, the cumulative benefits can be significant. If we each saved a glass of water per day, millions of gallons of water is saved on a daily basis worldwide.  

 

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