Distribution of Water on Earth Freshwater lakes 0.009% Saline lakes and inland seas 0.008% Soil moisture 0.005% 2.8% Stream channels Oceans 0.0001% 97.2% Atmosphere 0.001% Hydrosphere Glaciers Groundwater 2.15% 0.62% Nonocean Component opy002yTasraphc Arts inc. (of total hydrosphere)
The world's water resources 70 per cent is used for agricultural purposes; 20 per cent is used by industry (including power generation);and 10 per cent is used for direct human consumption
The world’s water resources • 70 per cent is used for agricultural purposes; • 20 per cent is used by industry (including power generation); and • 10 per cent is used for direct human consumption
How the average person uses water inside the home Toilets Toilet leakage 5% Faucets 28% 12% 3% Dishwasher Baths 9% 22% 21% Washing machines Showers
Water footprint
Water footprint
CONCEPT Water Footprint the total volume of freshwater that is used to produce the goods and services consumed by the individual or community or produced by the business
CONCEPT Water Footprint the total volume of freshwater that is used to produce the goods and services consumed by the individual or community or produced by the business