A minute of keeping the tap open without reason can send up to 10 precious litres of water down the drain.
Many little-known water facts such as this were discussed at a workshop hosted by Rotary Club of Jamshedpur on Sunday in a bid for a greener planet.
Titled Water Literacy, the meet was held for the community at large, including students, households, buildings and industrialists, with an aim to educate people about conservation to benefit future generations.