Water Trivia Facts

1. How much water does it take to process a quarter pound of hamburger?
Approximately one gallon.

2. How much water does it take to make four new tires?
2,072 gallons

3. What is the total amount of water used to manufacture a new car, including new tires?
39,090 gallons per car

4. How many households use private wells for their water supply?
17,000,000 households

5. Water is the only substance found on earth naturally in the three forms.
True (solid, liquid, and gas)

6. Does water regulate the earth's temperature?
Yes (it is a natural insulator)

7a. How long can a person live without food?
More than a month

7b. How long can a person live without water?
Approximately one week, depending upon conditions.

8. How much water must a person consume per day to maintain health?
2.5 quarts from all sources (i.e., water, food)

9. How much water does a birch tree give off per day in evaporation?
70 gallons

10. How much water does an acre of corn give off per day in evaporation?
4,000 gallons

11. How many miles of pipeline and aqueducts are in the US and Canada?
Approximately one million miles, or enough to circle the earth 40 times

12. What were the first water pipes made from in the US?
Fire charred bored logs

13. How much water is used to flush a toilet?
2-7 gallons

14. How much water is used in the average five-minute shower?
25-50 gallons

15. How much water is used to brush your teeth?
2 gallons

16. How much water is used on the average for an automatic dishwasher?
9-12 gallons