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Which of the following statements regarding water conservation is not true?
a.
Only about 1% of Earth’s water supply is usable for human consumption.
b.
Over half of the states predict water shortages by 2013.
c.
While environmentally beneficial, water conservation is a costly endeavor.
d.
Failure to conserve water will lead to more water contamination.
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c.
Water conservation is generally cost-effective and often the least expensive way to meet water needs compared with building new supply (reservoirs, pipelines, desalination). Many conservation measures (low-flow fixtures, leak repair, pricing, efficiency programs) save money over time. The other statements are essentially true in context: only a very small fraction of Earth's water is readily usable, many jurisdictions have projected shortages, and failing to conserve can increase contamination by reducing flow and forcing use of poorer-quality sources.
Water conservation is generally cost-effective and often the least expensive way to meet water needs compared with building new supply (reservoirs, pipelines, desalination). Many conservation measures (low-flow fixtures, leak repair, pricing, efficiency programs) save money over time. The other statements are essentially true in context: only a very small fraction of Earth's water is readily usable, many jurisdictions have projected shortages, and failing to conserve can increase contamination by reducing flow and forcing use of poorer-quality sources.
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