Wednesday, February 24, 2010

WATER CONSERVATION - SHOWER OR BATH?

Rub-a-dub-dub!  What do we do in the tub?

Which uses less water?  Taking a shower or taking a bath?

Here’s a simple experiment you can try at home:  The next time you take a shower, plug the drain and let the water collect.  When your shower is over, see how much water is in the tub.  Compare it to how much water you would use to take a bath.  Which uses more water?  A bath or a 2-3 minute shower?
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    Isn't water a renewable resource, though?

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  2. Maggie McGeeFebruary 28, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    Great question! I'll be addressing it in my next posting! Be sure to follow along!

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  3. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Water is a renewable resource but at one point in time, actually a couple of years ago, there was a shortage. Americans were being asked to cut their usage times to conserve water. BUT, with global warming, will we be ok?? hmmmmm.....

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