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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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Shower thoughts are wasting water. (aussie.zone)

submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/showerthoughts

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My city is in the middle of the worst drought in recorded history. My showers are typically under 2 minutes and I have to shower with a bucket to catch otherwise wasted water to use to flush the toilet. I also shut the water down when I am wet enough so I can scrub myself without having unneeded water flowing then start it back up to rinse.

Plus, water is damn expensive!

Who here really has the time to stand, think and waste in the shower?

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[–] Cryophilia 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I did the math for Socal the last major drought, and normal people using water was like 2-5% of the water usage. And that includes lawns and stuff. Farming was the vast majority of water usage.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Are there any Nestle water extraction plants in SoCal?

[–] Cryophilia 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Yep

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/29/us/nestle-water-california.html

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

They typically over extract and under report too I heard.