International World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a way of focusing on how important freshwater is to humanity.
We all need water. For most people in the world, it's not as easy as turning a tap. It takes 5 gallons of water for all of our daily needs—basic hygiene, household chores, and what we consume! Most people around the world do not have access to 5 gallons of freshwater a day, yet the average American uses over 70 gallons per day. I looked at my last water bill, and with the two of us we each used 90 gallons per day.
I never think very much about our water except when I pay the bill. I found some statistics that made me realize how fortunate I am. Over one billion people do not have access to clean water and almost 2.5 billion do not have access to adequate sanitation. 85% of the world population lives in the driest half of the planet. I need to be reminded how lucky I am.
Spend a few moments to watch this short video, and then think about what much of the world has to go through just to have water.
Yep, one of those things we all take for granted until a pipe breaks and they turn your water off for half the day and you think you're going to die!
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