World Water Crisis

According to water.org, 884 million people do not have access to clean and safe water.  This is about one in eight people.  The world water crisis is an emergency that is affecting millions of people around the world, yet several people do not know very much about the topic.

The world water crisis has been going on for many years.  It mostly affects the people who do not have access to clean water to drink.  As Americans, most of us do not have this dilemma.  We wash dishes, take showers, water flowers, etc., without even realizing how fortunate we are to have simple ways of getting fresh and clean water.  Other people have access to water, but if they drink it, they could become sick, or it could even result in death.

According to worldwatercouncil.org, the world’s population tripled in the 20^th century and is expected to go up by at least another 40 percent.  Not only is water in some places unsanitary in multiple places, but water resources are also becoming limited.

            

Many people are making a movement in order to improve the world water crisis.  Several people are trying to save water resources and are trying to improve drinking water supply.    

            

There are several ways that people can get involved in order to help out.  There are several websites, such as water.org, where you can donate 25 dollars or more to supply one person with water for life.  There are simple steps one can take in order to save water in their towns or cities.  They can take shorter showers or simply turn off the faucet while brushing their teeth.  These are just a few of several ways someone can help to improve this world water crisis.

By: Elizabeth Farwell