Water Scarcity around the World
What percent of the world’s water is freshwater?
3% is freshwater, the remaining water all being saltwater. Of the 3% fresh water on the Earth, only 0.9% is available due to economic water scarcity conditions in many developing countries.
At what rate is water depleting from the world?
There is no exact rate, but it is known that the water is not being put back due to increased droughts in areas, pollution, overuse, and overall depletion of many aquifers and underground reservoirs around the world, very much in contrast to the hydrologic cycle that has been taught in science classes for the past years.
What countries are affected by water scarcity:
Physical:
Southwest USA, northern Mexico, Northern Africa, the Middle East, Northern China, India and East Australia
Economical:
Central America, West South America, middle Africa, north India, Vietnam, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar
3% is freshwater, the remaining water all being saltwater. Of the 3% fresh water on the Earth, only 0.9% is available due to economic water scarcity conditions in many developing countries.
At what rate is water depleting from the world?
There is no exact rate, but it is known that the water is not being put back due to increased droughts in areas, pollution, overuse, and overall depletion of many aquifers and underground reservoirs around the world, very much in contrast to the hydrologic cycle that has been taught in science classes for the past years.
What countries are affected by water scarcity:
Physical:
Southwest USA, northern Mexico, Northern Africa, the Middle East, Northern China, India and East Australia
Economical:
Central America, West South America, middle Africa, north India, Vietnam, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar
How much money can make a well in an impoverished country?
In impoverished countries, such as in African, third-world countries, a dollar in the US is worth much more in those countries. According to the Water Project’s official website, one US dollar can be invested as $3 to $34 dollars in an African country (depends on the country that you are aiding in).
Don't forget: there are organizations out there that are non-profit and are dedicated to help people around the world to get fresh water without harming the environment. Some companies include the Water Project (www.waterproject.org), WaterCan (www.wateraidcanada.com), Water for People (www.waterforpeople.org). These companies also educate people on conservation and hygiene.
In impoverished countries, such as in African, third-world countries, a dollar in the US is worth much more in those countries. According to the Water Project’s official website, one US dollar can be invested as $3 to $34 dollars in an African country (depends on the country that you are aiding in).
Don't forget: there are organizations out there that are non-profit and are dedicated to help people around the world to get fresh water without harming the environment. Some companies include the Water Project (www.waterproject.org), WaterCan (www.wateraidcanada.com), Water for People (www.waterforpeople.org). These companies also educate people on conservation and hygiene.