For audio of this Tuesday Truth, click here.
According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, it takes only three gallons of water to produce one gallon of ethanol. Think that’s a lot of water? Here are some water statistics from the U.S. Geological Survey:
- 14 gallons – amount needed to grow ONE orange
- 65 gallons – amount needed to produce ONE serving of milk
- 100 gallons – amount needed to grow ONE watermelon
- 39,000 gallons – amount needed to produce ONE automobile
