Water Conservation Quiz Answers

1. What is the primary source of drinking water for residents in the City of Tampa?  Hillsborough River
2. Where is Tampa’s drinking water treated before it is delivered to customers? David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility
3. How much of the Earth's water is salt water? 97 %
4. What percentage of the world's total water is available to drink? Less than 1 %
5. How can you save water inside your home? Run the clothes washer and dishwasher only with full loads or when adjusted to the correct load level, take shorter showers and check your toilet for leaks periodically.
6. What is the highest water-using plumbing fixture inside the home? Toilet
7. What (approximate) percentage of a typical Tampa family’s total water use is for irrigation purposes? 50%
8. Which of the following are way's to save water outside? Installing a rain sensor, practicing Florida-friendly Landscape principles and watering your lawn only when needed.
9. What percentage of treated drinking water produced by utilities is actually used for non-irrigation purposes? Less than 1 %
10. How many gallons of water per person per day does the average single family Tampa Water Department customer use? 85 gallons

Visit the Brochure page to download copies of all of the Tampa Water Department's brochures.  Tampa water customers can receive a variety of water conservation devices on request.