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August 27th, 2009 | 
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The average American uses about 575 liters of water (151.9 gallons) per day, with about 60 percent of that being used out-of-doors (watering lawns, washing cars, etc.). The average European uses 250 liters of water (66 gallons) per day. 1.1 billion people lack adequate water access, using less than 19 liters (5 gallons) per day.
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In the U.S., It takes 94.5 to 189.3 liters of water (25 to 50 gallons) to take a five-minute shower; 7.6 to 26.5 liters (2-7 gallons) to flush a toilet; 7.6 liters (2 gallons) to brush ones teeth; and 75.7 liters (20 gallons) to hand wash dishes…. and we wonder why there is this fuss about an impending water scarcity in the world.
Water is becoming incresingly scarce. If the scarcety of oil recently (either percieved or real) could have such a profound impact on our daily lives, the general life style and the economy, you can well imagine what will happen if water becomes too scarce and there is competition for it. Some quarter say that the U.S. is facing an era of water scarcety.. read the full article here
One drop of oil can make up to 25 liters (6.6 gallons) of water undrinkable.
