Water is a major resource that we all take for granted. With
approximately 70% of the Earth covered in salt water oceans,
it’s easy to forget that there are places in the world that are
without water. National Geographic is also concerned with how
much water we use here in the United States and how that affects
rivers, lakes, wetlands, underground aquifers, and freshwater
species. That’s why they’ve introduced the Water Footprint
Calculator, an online questionnaire that asks questions about
the way water is consumed in your home. National Geographic
states: “We live in a watery world, with the average American
lifestyle fueled by nearly 2,000 gallons of H2O a day. What may
come as a surprise is that very little of that—only five
percent—runs through toilets, taps, and garden hoses at home.
Nearly 95 percent of your water footprint is hidden in the food
you eat, energy you use, products you buy, and services you rely
on.” The National Geographic Society encourages you to find out
your Water Footprint and the “