Water is the essential ingredient for life on this planet and it is becoming an increasingly scarce resource. According to the World Bank and World Health Organization, 2 billion people lack access to clean drinking water and 1 billion people do not have enough to even meet their daily needs.
Every day an increasing amount of pollution seeps into our oceans, rivers and lakes making them toxic to humans, and underground aquifers and our most significant sources of water are being depleted at an alarming rate.
By 2050, the number of people on the planet is projected to exceed 9 billion and, if these current trends continue, more and more useable water will be lost. Making an adequate supply of water available to everyone alive today is a monumental task. Ensuring that there is enough water for all future generations will require an unprecedented level of international cooperation, support and compassion.
