Water is important to every household for drinking, cooking, bathing, cleaning, and landscaping. Water use has increased steadily over time, and conserving our water supply has become more necessary than ever. Water conservation as a way of life can help to lessen the likelihood of future water shortages.
Although 75 percent of the Earth's surface is covered by water, only 0.6 percent of it is fresh water and available to be used in the home.
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