I think this number is derived from the water used to create all the goods they consume. Let's say every American eats 1lb of beef per day, and nothing else, to create a simple model. Then every American has a water footprint of about 1,850 gallons.
The almonds that an average person eats in the US account for about 70 liters of water daily. That's already 5% of 1,600, and more than a typical shower.
I think this number is derived from the water used to create all the goods they consume. Let's say every American eats 1lb of beef per day, and nothing else, to create a simple model. Then every American has a water footprint of about 1,850 gallons.
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The almonds that an average person eats in the US account for about 70 liters of water daily. That's already 5% of 1,600, and more than a typical shower.
It does seem high, most of the estimates I find are around half that.
What number would you provide for that?