EPCOR Water, the private utility that provides water service in Fountain Hills, has installed a display at the Community Center that shows how much water a person may use in one day on average.

“The Water Tower is composed of 136 one-gallon jugs,” said Rick Obenshain, water resource analyst with EPCOR. “This is water that is used for washing dishes, taking a shower, watering a landscape, doing laundry, preparing meals, flushing the toilet, brushing teeth, and washing hands as well as for drinking. This does not include water that is needed to make everyday objects.”

Obenshain explained that water is an important ingredient in just about everything a person uses. Things like books, cars, mobile phones, video games, packaging, medicine or clothing would not be possible without water, he said.

“Let’s also not forget the water needed to grow crops or raise animals for food. Without a doubt, water is one of the Earth’s most precious resources,” Obenshain said. “Since we all need water to survive, we should all take part in using it wisely. There are a number of ways to save water, and they all start with you.”

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