How much drinkable water is there in the world? How much water
does an American, a European, an African use everyday? How many
people lack even basic access to clean water? Circle of Blue’s
newest infographic aims to answer these questions and many more.
With 6,000 children dying every day (water fact #7) from
preventable water related diseases, readily accessible and
easily understood information is vital to solving the world
water crisis. Circle of Blue strives to identify and describe
the dimensions of the global freshwater crisis in ways not
imagined only a few years ago. Print these graphics and post
them in your classrooms, offices, homes, or whereever you think
people should know more about water. 10 Things You Should Know:
1 – One drop of oil can make up to 25 liters (6.6 gallons) of
water undrinkable. 2 – Seventy percent of the world’s water is
used for agriculture, 22 percent for industry and 8 percent for
domestic use. Low and middle income countries use 82 percent of
their water for agriculture, 1