Water Footprints 101

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In the US, almost a quarter of residential water is used for lawns, gardens and pools – and in some places it’s as much as three-quarters. Learn more about outdoor water use and how to be more efficient. Read more

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Water to Make Energy

It takes a lot of water to create energy in the form of electricity and fuel, and it takes a lot of energy to move, heat and treat water. Saving energy saves water, and vice versa. Read more

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Water in the Things You Buy

Millions of gallons of water go into the products you buy, use and throw away. Read more

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Climate & Environment

Learn about how water, climate and the environment interact and impact each other. Read more

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Water-Energy-Food Nexus

Learn more about how water, energy and food are all interconnected. Read more

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