11. Cars and Pools
It takes more water to manufacture a new car (39,090 gallons) than it does to fill an above-ground swimming pool.
12. Olympic-Sized Pool
It takes 6.5 years for the average American residence to use the amount of water required to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool (660,000 gallons).
13. Thermoelectric Power
Nearly one-half of the water used by Americans is for thermoelectric power generation.
14. Is Your Spa Clean?
If you have a spa or pool, make sure it's clean and not harboring potentially disease-causing germs. About half (56.8%) of spas are in violation of local environmental health ordinances, and about one in nine spas require immediate closure (11%).
15. Crypto Lives
Cryptosporidium (or crypto) is an extremely chlorine-tolerant or resistant parasite that can survive in a chlorinated pool for 3.5–10.6 days.
16. Water Footprint Calculator
A water footprint is measured by the amount of water used to produce products and services each of us consumes. Use this Water Footprint Extended Calculator from the Water Footprint Network to determine consumption by country.More »17. How to Inspect for or Detect a Leak in Your Swimming Pool or Spa
In addition to checking your pool or spa for leaks, inspect faucets and sprinkler systems for leaks, overspray and broken sprinkler heads -- then make repairs Doing so can save up to 500 gallons of water per month.More »18. Water-Wise Tips for Pools and Spas
You don't have to get rid of your pool just because you have some concern and guilt over water consumption. Follow these water-smart tips for your pool and/or spa.More »
19. 50 Ways to Save Water
Use less water outside the house by following just a few of these 50 water-saving tips.More »
20. 'Green' Your Pool
Save water and energy when you practice a few -- or all -- of these 20 suggestions for making your pool more green and eco-friendly.More »