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Section 1
How Much Water Do We Use?
👆 Tap to explore!
🌊 Did You Know?
Most families use about 300 gallons of water every day! That could fill 6 bathtubs.
💡 Think About It
Brushing teeth with the tap on uses 4 gallons! Turn it off and you only use half a gallon.
🤔 Scout Discussion
Which bar surprised you the most? How could you use less water?
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Section 2
Water Wasters vs Water Savers
👆 Tap to explore!
Some habits waste water. Some habits save it. Can you spot the difference?
❌ Water Waster
🪥🚰
Tap on while brushing
~4 gallons
✅ Water Saver
🪥😊
Tap off while brushing
~0.5 gallons
❌ Water Waster
🚿😴
A super long shower
~40 gallons
✅ Water Saver
🚿⚡
A quick 5-minute shower
~10 gallons
❌ Water Waster
💦🏠
Using a hose on the driveway
~80 gallons
✅ Water Saver
🧹🏠
Sweeping with a broom
0 gallons!
❌ Water Waster
🍽️🚰
Washing dishes with the tap on
~20 gallons
✅ Water Saver
🍽️🫧
Using a bowl or the dishwasher
~6 gallons
🌟 Big Savings Add Up!
Short showers instead of baths can save over 9,000 gallons a year. That could fill a small pool!
🤔 Scout Discussion
Have you seen any of these water wasters at home? What could you change this week?
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Section 3
Room-by-Room Water Saving Tips
👆 Tap to explore!
Every room uses water. Here are ways to save it!
🛁 Bathroom
- Turn off the tap while you brush
- Take 5-minute showers
- Look for drips and leaks
- Only flush the right stuff
🍳 Kitchen
- Run the dishwasher only when full
- Wash fruit in a bowl, not under the tap
- Keep cold water in the fridge
🌿 Outside
- Water plants in the morning or evening
- Sweep sidewalks with a broom, not a hose
- Catch rainwater for your plants
- Don't run the sprinkler too long
🔧 Fix That Leak!
A dripping faucet wastes over 3,000 gallons a year! If you see a leak, tell a grown-up.
🤔 Scout Discussion
Which room uses the most water? Pick one tip to try today!
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Section 4
The Water Saving Challenge
👆 Tap to explore!
Ready to be a Water Saving Hero? 🦸 Tap each promise to check it off!
- 💧 I will turn off the tap when I brush my teeth.
- 🚿 I will take short showers.
- 🚽 I will only flush when I need to.
- 🔧 I will tell a grown-up if I see a leak.
- 🍽️ I will only run a full dishwasher.
- 🌿 I will water plants in the morning or evening.
- 🧹 I will use a broom, not a hose, outside.
- 📢 I will share a water-saving tip with my family!
🤔 Scout Discussion
Which promise is easiest? Which is hardest? How will you remember?
🎊 You Did It!
You learned all about saving water! Now go share what you know with your family!