Of all the water in the world, only 3% is fresh. Less than one third of this fresh water is available for human use. The rest is frozen in glaciers or polar ice caps, or is deep within the earth, beyond our reach. To put it on another way, if 1000 liters represent the world’s water, about half a tablespoon of it is fresh water available for our use. 
Statistics show that the Global water consumption has risen almost tenfold since 1900, and many parts of the world are now reaching the limits of their supply. World population is expected to increase by 45% in the next thirty years, while fresh water runoff is expected to increase by 10%. UNESCO has predicted that by 2020 water shortage will be a serious problem.
One third of the world’s population is already facing problems due to water shortage and poor drinking water quality. Some effects of this catastrophic situation are massive outbreaks of disease, malnourishment and crop failure.
We all share responsibility for the sustainable management of our water resources, which means using less water at home, at school, on holidays, for example. If we don’t do a thing to solve this situation, because we think that this isn’t a personal problem and one person can’t change the water shortage problem, maybe it’s time for us to think about the future generation, our children and grandchildren, who won’t have the opportunity to clean up our mess.
It’s time to become water efficient! This involves reevaluating our relationship with water and learning how to use it wisely. Together we can all do our bit to help to reduce water consumption… everyone, everywhere, every time!
Statistics show that the Global water consumption has risen almost tenfold since 1900, and many parts of the world are now reaching the limits of their supply. World population is expected to increase by 45% in the next thirty years, while fresh water runoff is expected to increase by 10%. UNESCO has predicted that by 2020 water shortage will be a serious problem.
One third of the world’s population is already facing problems due to water shortage and poor drinking water quality. Some effects of this catastrophic situation are massive outbreaks of disease, malnourishment and crop failure.
We all share responsibility for the sustainable management of our water resources, which means using less water at home, at school, on holidays, for example. If we don’t do a thing to solve this situation, because we think that this isn’t a personal problem and one person can’t change the water shortage problem, maybe it’s time for us to think about the future generation, our children and grandchildren, who won’t have the opportunity to clean up our mess.
It’s time to become water efficient! This involves reevaluating our relationship with water and learning how to use it wisely. Together we can all do our bit to help to reduce water consumption… everyone, everywhere, every time!
Marta Ferreira, 1107
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