Drinking water

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About 2/3 of the Earth is covered with waterOnly 1,5% of it is fresh water1/5 of the world doesn't have direct access to pure waterWe are fortunate to have plenty of waterOur water is close to the ground

About 450 million years ago a meteorite hit the place where Hiiumaa now lies Hiiumaa arose from the sea soon after the last ice ageAs a result we have many artesian wells

Artesian wells

An artesian well is a well, where water comes to surface naturallyThe water comes from about 5-20 meters under the groundThere are about 40 boreholes and many natural springs

Statistics

WellsLocal water system

NoYesRarely

Where do people get their water from?

Do people use water from artesian wells?

Mineral water

How can you save water?

Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.

Repair all your leaking taps.

Take a shower instead of a bath.

Keep your drinking water in the refrigerator instead of letting the facet run until the water is cool

Wash only full loads of laundry of use the appropriate water level or load size selection on the washing machine

Buy high-efficient plumbing and appliances

Thank you for listening!