Water Conservation in the Home
Environmental Science Lab
ENV 116 - Online – Fall 2011
Water Conservation in the Home (page 1- 8)
20 Points
This assignment is due November 6
It can be submitted for late credit through November 13
A photo of your project must be included with your assignment to receive full credit for this exercise.
Introduction Providing adequate water supplies for domestic use, industry, irrigation, fish and wildlife habitat and navigation is one of many key environmental issues facing the world today. Water is a renewable resource but supplies can be polluted by careless practices or depleted by wasteful practices. There is actually enough fresh water on Earth to meet all of our needs. The distribution of fresh water, however, varies tremendously on Earth. For example, freshwater resources are abundant in Canada and scarce in the Middle East. The rate of water consumption is a major concern with this valuable resource. The United States has the highest rate of per capita water consumption in the world. According to the United Nations, per capita use in the United States is 151 gallons per day. This figure includes domestic, municipal, industrial and agricultural uses of water. The per capita use in France is 76 gallons per day and in Bangladesh, 12 gallons per day. The objective of this exercise to examine household water use patterns. Practices that waste water and strategies to conserve water will be emphasized.
Flow Rates in Household Water Fixtures
The Federal Energy Policy Act requires that all faucet fixtures and showerheads manufactured in the United States restrict maximum water flow to 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm) or less at 80 pounds per square inch (psi) of water pressure. This ensures that faucet products available to the consumer will offer at least minimal water efficiency benefits. Old faucet fixtures and showerheads delivered 4 to 7 gpm.
There are two main types of low-flow faucets and showerheads. These
ENV 116 - Online – Fall 2011
Water Conservation in the Home (page 1- 8)
20 Points
This assignment is due November 6
It can be submitted for late credit through November 13
A photo of your project must be included with your assignment to receive full credit for this exercise.
Introduction Providing adequate water supplies for domestic use, industry, irrigation, fish and wildlife habitat and navigation is one of many key environmental issues facing the world today. Water is a renewable resource but supplies can be polluted by careless practices or depleted by wasteful practices. There is actually enough fresh water on Earth to meet all of our needs. The distribution of fresh water, however, varies tremendously on Earth. For example, freshwater resources are abundant in Canada and scarce in the Middle East. The rate of water consumption is a major concern with this valuable resource. The United States has the highest rate of per capita water consumption in the world. According to the United Nations, per capita use in the United States is 151 gallons per day. This figure includes domestic, municipal, industrial and agricultural uses of water. The per capita use in France is 76 gallons per day and in Bangladesh, 12 gallons per day. The objective of this exercise to examine household water use patterns. Practices that waste water and strategies to conserve water will be emphasized.
Flow Rates in Household Water Fixtures
The Federal Energy Policy Act requires that all faucet fixtures and showerheads manufactured in the United States restrict maximum water flow to 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm) or less at 80 pounds per square inch (psi) of water pressure. This ensures that faucet products available to the consumer will offer at least minimal water efficiency benefits. Old faucet fixtures and showerheads delivered 4 to 7 gpm.
There are two main types of low-flow faucets and showerheads. These