Stereotyping westerners for doing that is the wrong thing to do, as not just everyone who lives in the west does that. Pretty much everyone from every part of the world does it - and there are some who don't, as some westerners do not do this. It is just easier to leave the water on then turning it on and off and on and off every time the person has to put their toothbrush down.
If you shut off the sink while brushing your teeth you can save water.
you are saving thousands of gallons of water a year from being wasted ... we must use our resources wisely ...water is one of them ...
Yes, In general clean water is a scarce rescource and turning the tap off while brushing your teath both saves this resource and saves you money.
100 gallons a year
Conserving the water when you turn off the faucet when you brush your teeth.
Up to six liters of water per minute can be wasted during teeth brushing. It is recommended to turn water off while someone is brushing their teeth in order to save water.
Turn off the water while brushing your teeth until you are ready to rinse.
You would be being frugal (careful in spending or using something) in using the water.
By saving water, air, gas, and resources. Take small steps like turning off the tap while brushing your teeth.
About a half cup
30000 gallons
Try to take public transit, turn off electronic when they're not in use, and don't litter. Also, try to use less water by taking showers instead of baths, turning off taps when brushing your teeth, and turning off dripping taps. You can also switch to water efficient dishwashers and fluorescent light-bulb if you always forget.
Depends if you are running the water while brushing your teeth. Otherwise around 1-2.5 liters of water
Luke warm
By turning off lights when your not using them, turn off water while brushing your teeth. Also you can air dry your clothes instead of putting them in the dryer.
When you leave the water on you use on average 16L.