This Year's Theme is Groundwater

Every year, the UN chooses a theme for World Water Day, and this year the theme is groundwater. So, what is groundwater and why is it important? Groundwater gives us drinking water, fuels sanitation and industrial processes, and food production – making this natural resource vital to sustaining human life. From the farms that grow your produce to the shower in your home, groundwater is most likely the source of that clean water.

How You Can Honor World Water Day

Even though addressing the water crisis is a global initiative, you can still do small things that will make a big difference. You don’t need to be like Bill Gates, who once used a steam engine to transform wastewater into potable water. Here’s how you and your family can participate in this global movement:

• Reduce waste. Go the entire day without using disposable cups.Donate to a local organization championing safe water. Visit Great Nonprofits and filter category by ‘water’ to find a charity near you.

• Get outside! Visit your nearest lake, ocean, or waterfall.

• When you have a full load of dirty dishes, opt for the dishwasher versus handwashing. With an Energy Star-rated dishwasher, the former uses only 3 gallons of water. Washing by hand uses on average 27 gallons.

• Pass on. Share this blog post on your favorite social platform to pass on what you learned.

• Be water-wise. Switch to a salt-free LifeSource Whole House Water System. Free of salt and chemicals, LifeSource water protects your plumbing and conserves water.

World Water Day Facts

In addition, here are some water facts to add to your bubble of water knowledge:

1,740

The number of times you can refill a half-liter water bottle, which costs the same as a 99-cent water bottle.

1 billion

The number of glasses of tap water Americans typically drink in a day.

1652

The year that the first water pipes in the US were constructed—out of hollowed-out tree logs!

40%

The percentage of people in the world (3 billion people) who do not have water and soap in their homes (UNICEF).

How We Give Back

LifeSource Water understands the value of having access to clean water. That’s why we give to charities like Rainforest Flow that work to deliver clean drinking water and sanitation systems to indigenous communities living in rainforest ecosystems. Learn More.

Our Mission Is to Provide Clean Water for All Families

For 38 years, LifeSource Water has provided clean water from every tap to homes across North America. We are proud to make salt-free water systems that bring clean, great-tasting water to families for years to come. Learn more about our mission.