Environment

Beyond the Tap: Your Hidden Water Footprint

If you’re anything like me, you probably thought you had a handle on your household water usage. Prepare to have your mind blown! That’s how I felt when we kicked off our nearly last Transition Streets module about water.

We all know about the obvious ways we use water at home – showers, toilets, washing up and laundry. But did you know that your personal “water footprint” is likely far greater than the 150 litres per person per day we typically use in our homes? According to the module notes, the average water footprint is a staggering 3,400 litres per day! Here’s why….

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