You may not realize it, but every day you use water in many different ways, whether you are at home or school.

Here is a list of the many things that surround our lives and you won't believe the number of gallons each item uses...

• Dishwasher — 20 gallons
• Washing Machine — 40 gallons
• Shower — 5 gallons a minute
• Bathtub — 36 gallons
• Toilet — 1.6 to 6 gallons per flush
• Brushing Teeth With Water Running — 5 gallons
• 3/4 " Garden Hose — 5 gallons a minute
• Sprinkler — 3 to 5 gallons a minute

Here is an activity you can do at home...print out a Water Use Log and record your water use from the time you wake up in the morning until you go to bed - you will be surprised how much water you use in one day!