| What are some common water facts? |
| 1. Water covers nearly three-fourths of the earth's surface. 2. The overall amount of water on our planet has remained the same for two billion years. 3. The five Great Lakes form the largest fresh surface water system in the world. 4. If all the water in the Great Lakes was spread evenly across the continental US, the ground would be covered with almost 10 feet of water. 5. Most of the earth's surface water is permanently frozen or salty. 6. About 6,800 gallons of water are required to grow a day's food for a family of four. 7. Eighty percent of the fresh water we use in the US is for irrigating crops and generating thermoelectric-power. 8. Each day almost 10,000 children under the age of 5 in Third World countries die as a result of illnesses contracted by use of impure water. 9. The human brain is composed of 95% water; blood is 82% water; the lungs are nearly 90% water. 10. About a billion people lack reliable access to clean water. 11. It takes about 6 gallons of water to grow a single serving of lettuce. More than 2,600 gallons are required to produce a single serving of steak. 12. Angel Falls in Venezuela is the highest waterfall in the world. The falls drops 3,212 feet. The drop is taller than 2.5 Empire State Buildings stacked one on top of the other. 13. The world's rainiest place is Mt. Wai'ale'ale, Kauai, Hawaii. During an average year, there are only 15 dry days. 14. While dining in restaurants last year, Southern Californians drank enough water to fill more than 12,000 swimming pools. 15. You can drink more than 4,000 glasses of tap water for the price of a six-pack of soda. 16. Most of the world's people must walk at least three hours to fetch water. 17. The first water pipes in the US were made of hollowed-out logs. 18. Over 90% of the world's supply of fresh water is located in Antarctica. 19. A person can live without food for about a month, but only about a week without water. 20. Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the U.S. - it has a maximum depth of 1,645 feet. It holds 40 trillion gallons of water - enough to cover the state of California to a depth of 14 inches! Home Page | FAQs | Glossary | Contact Us |