There are currently 400 million people worldwide facing severe water shortages, according to the United Nations. By 2050, that number will be 4 billion. In California for example, Governor Schwarzenegger has declared the first statewide drought in 17 years.
An enormous amount of water is lost through minor drips around the house - some that you might not even know about if your water bill isn't sky-rocketed like mine was earlier this year. A leaky faucet can lose up to 20 gallons of water a day, while a leaky toilet can flush an extra 200 gallons every day.
To test for an unknown leak, put five to ten drops of food coloring in the tank of your toilet. If ten minutes later there's coloring in the bowl (not your tank), you've got a leak that needs fixin'.
Also, if you water your grass or plants, water them in the morning or evening. Don't water them in the middle of the day as this is when the rays from the sun are harsh and will evaporate the water your plants need to survive.
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