Discover the Power of Water: Surprising Facts You Should Know

Water is essential to life—but there's more to it than meets the eye. Check out these fascinating water facts that highlight just how important this precious resource is to our health, homes, and planet.

💧 Did You Know?

• We’re Mostly Water: Nearly 70% of the human body is made up of water. Your lungs are about 90% water, and your brain is around 70%.
• Water Is Always in Motion: Earth doesn't make new water—it recycles the same water that’s been here for billions of years.
• A Unique Element: Water is the only substance found naturally in three forms on Earth—solid, liquid, and gas.
• We Evaporate A Lot: Each day, the sun evaporates about 1 trillion tons of water into the atmosphere.
• Your Lawn is Thirsty: During summer, 50–70% of home water use goes toward lawns and gardens.
• Your Toilet Uses the Most: The largest household water use in the U.S.? Flushing toilets and taking showers or baths.
• Everyday Usage Adds Up: The average American uses 80–100 gallons of water per day, and across the country, we use more than 26 billion gallons daily for household tasks.
• Corn Is Mostly Water: That ear of corn on your dinner plate? It's about 80% water.
• Hydration Matters: Drinking four or more glasses of water daily is recommended by health experts to keep your body functioning at its best.
• Tap Water Still Rules: Americans drink over 1 billion glasses of tap water each day—but we also consume 2.5 billion gallons of bottled water annually.
• Water Helps You Feel Great: Staying hydrated supports digestion, weight loss, and regularity—especially when dieting.