How much water does it take to produce one beef burger, in litres?

Q: How much water does it take to produce one beef burger, in litres?

2,400 litres (2,400). 2,400 litres — that's a month of showers, for one burger. Source: Water Footprint Network

2,400

litres

2,400 litres — that's a month of showers, for one burger.SOURCEWater Footprint Network

Scale check: 2,400 is roughly a village.

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