(Optional) Examine the water needs for an agricultural enterprise, school, or home.

Examination should include parameters such as average gallons per minute usage for activities in an agricultural enterprise, a school, or a home. Examples may include activities such as

  • taking a shower
  • washing a load of laundry
  • washing hands
  • milking 25 head of cattle
  • watering 25,000 broilers
  • watering 65 cow/calf pairs on ball waterers.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How could a person reduce his or her daily water needs?
  • Why is it important to be aware of one’s daily water usage?