10 truths that will make you more water conscious
It’s World Water Day and 783 million people around the world still do not have access to clean water. Become water conscious with these ten truths.
Next to oxygen, water is the biggest resource every human being needs. This precious commodity has been an issue of contention around the world where 2.5 billion people still do not have adequate water sanitation.
It’s World Water Day and these startling water truths are bound to make you a little bit more water conscious, especially in light of South Africa’s current water crisis.
1. 98% of water-related deaths occur in the developing world.
98% of water-related deaths occur in the developing world (WHO).#WorldWaterDay #WaterFacts @ProjectMAJI pic.twitter.com/Ryv28xpMxx
— Kunal Vimal 🇮🇳 (@kvQuote) March 22, 2016
2. Coal plants use as much water as 1 billion people and consumption is set to double.
Coal plants use as much water as 1 billion people and consumption set to double: report https://t.co/r2JBFRZFzi #WorldWaterDay
— Earth Mother Crone💙🧡 (@wildwalkerwoman) March 22, 2016
3. It requires at least 15.500 liters of water to produce 1 kilo of beef.
#WorldWaterDay It requires at least 15,500 liters of water to produce 1 kilo of beef. Go veg https://t.co/cgh2Fr92zK
— pallavi dhanuka (@pallavi_dhanuka) March 22, 2016
4. 2.5 billion people do not use an improved sanitation facility.
Even today, 2.5 billion people do not use improved sanitation facilities: https://t.co/sa8p4BiwY6 #WorldWaterDay pic.twitter.com/KqInIOSzvv
— UNDP India (@UNDP_India) March 22, 2016
5. Every hour 38 workers die from water-related diseases.
Every hour 38 workers die from water-related diseases. Preventable deaths. #WorldWaterDay https://t.co/sP6sVKokUs pic.twitter.com/ZaBZkYoJjW
— UN GA President (@UN_PGA) March 22, 2016
6. In Sub-Saharan African, only 61 percent of people have access to safe water.
#WorldWaterDay
Save Water, Save Life! pic.twitter.com/TTU4BhiY6b— Vimal Sana (@VimalSana9) March 22, 2016
7. Many Indian cities are unable to meet their daily water demands.
Your taps may run dry soon. On #WorldWaterDay a look at India's worsening water crisis https://t.co/dmoMdUotvU pic.twitter.com/4ryGsPycHT
— Newsflicks (@newsflicks) March 22, 2016
8. India’s water reservoirs contain only 29% water, the lowest in a decade.
India’s water reservoirs contain only 29% water, lowest in decade. #WorldWaterDay https://t.co/2XZ9V2zTEE
— IndiaSpend (@IndiaSpend) March 22, 2016
9. By 2025, 1.8 billion people will be living in areas hit by water scarcity.
Requesting each & everyone to #PlayDryHoli this year on #WorldWaterDay. Let's save ourselves from water scarcity. pic.twitter.com/rKHNYFdIXv
— Shreyas Deshmukh (@shreyshtyle) March 22, 2016
10. In South Africa, 1.4 million children live in homes with no safe water supply.
#WorldWaterDay is coming up on March 22. #givewater #help #change #lives #SouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/tDuTkAo8In
— A Spring of Hope (@aspringofhope) March 17, 2015
