Summary:

  • Water is almost everywhere on Earth, but much of it is unusable.
  • Only a tiny fraction of Earth’s water is fresh, liquid water that people can use.
  • Drier climates generally have less water for people to use.
  • In some places, people may have less.
  • water available to them for an entire year than many Americans use in a. single day.
  • As the number of people rises, our need for water will grow.
  • By the year 2025, only half the world's people will have enough clean water.
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