FRESHWATER CRISIS

FACTS

• Only 0.007% of the Earth's water is drinkable
• 2/3 of the world's population live in water scarcity

FACTS

• Growing population is demanding more water
• Water use has grown more than twice the rate of population increase in the last century

FACTS

• There's been insufficient water use
• Uneven distribution between regions.
• (Not enough for some, more for others)

CONSERVING WATER (EXTRA CREDIT)

• Reduce your shower to 5 minutes or less!
• Use a broom to clean your driveway or patio rather than a hose!
• Fix that leaky faucet!
• Don't water your lawn on windy days, the water will fly away!
• Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan rather than the tap