Water Challenge

Over the past week, we were asked to participate in a water challenge. The rules of the challenge were quite simple: don't use water from your home (or living area eg. dorms) for one week. Unfortunately due to a busy schedule and the inconvenience of not being able to both shower and sleep, I did not physically participate in this challenge for more than 24 hours. However, attempting to participate in this challenge really made me think about the water that I use on a daily basis. Very quickly I noticed how much water I was actually using every day, and it was a lot more than I thought. Each day I showered which lasted about 3-6 minutes. I also brushed my teeth 2-3 times a day, washed my hands 4-7 times a day, and used the toilet 2-3 times a day. It was incredible how quickly all of these things added up. I think that this exercise is great for raising awareness about water conservation because it is easier to understand how much water you are using on a daily basis if you are actually tracking your use.