Eli5: do you really “waste” water?

Question

Is it more of a water bill thing, or do you actually effect the water supply? (Long showers, dishwashers, etc)

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Answer 1

In most cases, what you waste is *clean* water, and the energy and other resources required to make that clean water. There are some exceptions (in deserts and such), but mostly if you live in a place that has plenty of rain, you’re wasting the energy involved.