Saving Water
How can you save water when brushing your teeth?
Turning off the faucet.
How much water is used each time you brush your teeth for 4 minutes
Between 4-6 gallons.
You can save 4-8 gallons of water by shutting off your faucet when brushing your teeth.
Apples or Oranges
Oranges need more water!
Per serving oranges need 64 G vs 25 G for apples
How many inches of rain and snow do we get on average in Rockland County?
On average, we receive around 40-45 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.
How can you save water in the shower?
Taking shorter showers.
How much water is used in a 10 minute shower?
Between 20-30 gallons.
Do your best to keep showers less than 10 minutes to help conserve water.
Chicken or Beef
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 river that borders Haverstraw?
the Hudson River
What percent of Earth is freshwater (little to no salt)?
Nearly 2-3% of Earth is freshwater.
How can you save water when using a dishwasher and clothes water?
Make sure the load is full!
How much water does the average washing machine use 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.
What is the name of the well-known creek that runs through parts of Haverstraw and West Haverstraw?
Minisceongo Creek
Name two types of bodies of freshwater
Lakes, Rivers, Streams, Ponds
How can you make sure your home is not wasting water by accident?
Check your home for leaks and tell an adult!
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 popular park in the Town of Haverstraw that installed a rain garden to help collect and filter rainwater?
Bowline Point Park
True or False - There is more freshwater underground than there is above ground
True, most of Earth's freshwater is underground
How can you save water with the natural weather?
Collect rainwater to wash your cars, driveways, and water your gardens.
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 apples
How much water do we use 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.