What is Your Water Footprint? Sustaining Your Water Usage wi

What is Your Water Footprint? Sustaining Your Water Usage without Making a Big Splash Did you know that it takes 140 liters of water to produce one cup of coffee and almost 500 gallons to produce a pair of blue jeans? Water conservation is increasingly becoming an important concern, according to a General Accounting Office report, 36 states are anticipating water shortages by 2013. The good news is- just like you can reduce your carbon footprint, you can also reduce your water footprint. A water footprint is a measurement of how much water is used in a set period of time. It can be calculated at an individual, business, state or nationwide level.

You can reduce your direct water footprint by installing low-flow toilets and showerheads, closing the tap during teeth brushing, and watering your lawn at dusk, as opposed to during the heat of the day. You can lessen your indirect water footprint with the choices you make in what you buy, eat or use. For example, choosing to drink tea over coffee will lower your footprint, since tea production requires less H20.

Talent/Guest: Simon Davidoff, Water Expert and Director, Food & Beverage Industry for Siemens Water Technologies
Simon Davidoff is the Director, Food & Beverage Industry for Siemens Water Technologies, a global water treatment technology and services company based in Warrendale, PA. An engineer by education, Simon has experience in many industries including power, water and automation. His work within the food & beverage market has brought much experience in water footprinting.

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