Water Task Force
2014
How much water is used each time you brush your teeth for 4 minutes? (answer is in gallons)
Between 6-8 gallons of water.
Sinks generally flow around 1.5-2 gallons per minute.
Apples or Oranges
Oranges need more water!
Per serving oranges need 64 G vs 25 G for apples
How many inches of precipitation do we get every year on average in Rockland County?
On average, we receive around 40-46 inches of rain and snow each year.
What percent of Earth's surface is made up of water?
Earth's surface is 71-75% made up of water.
What is the mission of the Task Force?
The Rockland County Task Force on Water Resources Management strives to unite and empower a comprehensive network of stakeholders to collaborate in the development and implementation of a sustainable long-term water supply plan for Rockland County.
How much water is used in a 10 minute shower?
Between 20-30 gallons. Do your best to keep showers under 10 minutes!
Most standard showerheads flow at a rate of 2.5 gallons per minute.
Beef or Chicken
Beef needs more water to be produced!
Per 4 oz serving, beef needs 463 G vs 130 G for chicken due to more water needed to care for and feed the animals
What is the name of the large body of water that borders 1/3 of the County?
Hudson River
What percent of Earth is freshwater ?
Nearly 2-3% of Earth is freshwater.
Name three Task Force members?
*Hint* stakeholder engagement is diverse and reaches a broad network of individuals and organizations
Any three from this list:
- RC legislature
- CE Office
- Academic Institutions (LDEO and BOCES)
- Biz Community (RBA)
- Towns & Villages
- Water utilities: Nyack Water, Suffern Water, Veolia NY
- Various county agencies: DOH, DER, Planning, Drainage, Sewer District #1, EMC,
- Community based water organizations: CCE, RWC, Riverkeeper
How much water does the average washing machine use per cycle?
Most machines use between 20-25 gallons per cycle.
You can reduce your water waste by making sure you only run full loads of clothes in the washer.
Cow's Milk or Soy Milk
Cow's milk needs more water!
Per serving, cow's milk requires 64 G vs 19 G for soy milk.
Which water body serves as a surface water source which provides roughly 30% of our drinking water supply?
*Hint* is located in the Town of Clarkstown
Lake DeForest
Which of the following is not a body of freshwater?
Streams, Rivers, Lakes, Glaciers, Ponds, Streams
Glaciers are freshwater storage in the form of ice and are not considered a "body of water".
What year was the Comprehensive Water Conservation and Implementation Plan adopted by the County Legislature?
2020
How much water is used each time you flush a toilet?
Nearly 1.5-2 gallons of water are used for each toilet flush.
Being thoughtful about toilet flushes can help save water.
White Rice or Brown Rice
White rice needs more water!
Per serving, white rice needs 73 G to grow vs 65 G for brown rice.
What is the name of the company that provides water for most of the community?
Veolia
True or False about freshwater- There is more groundwater than there is surface water
True, there is more freshwater found as groundwater than surface water
Which two branches of government oversee the Task Force?
The legislative and executive branches.
How many gallons of water does the average person use in one day (brushing teeth, showering, washing hands, toilet, cooking, cleaning, etc.)
One person, on average, uses between 80-100 gallons per day.
Walnuts or Almonds
Almonds need more water!
Per serving, almonds need 483 G vs 279 G for walnuts
How much water do we use in a day, on average, as a community?
*hint* is measured in Million Gallons per Day
We use nearly 30 Million Gallons per Day
What percent of freshwater is locked away in glaciers and icecaps?
Between 68-70% of freshwater is locked away in glaciers and icecaps.