Here are some interesting facts about our fascinating world
Did you know - Water facts
1. More than 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water. Of this water, 97% is in oceans, which makes it salty and undrinkable. The remaining 3% is freshwater. Only 0.3% is found in rivers and lakes. The rest is frozen.
2. Washing a mug under a running tap uses about a litre of water.
3. About nine litres of water is used to flush the toilet. You will save about four litres if you use a half-flush, or up to 6 litres if you use a Hippo The Water Saver or Save a Flush device.
4. 884 million people in the world who do not have access to safe water, that is 1 in 6 people.(www.wateraid.org)
5. 1.4 million children die every year as a result of diseases caused by unclean water and poor sanitation. This is about 4,000 deaths a day.
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