There is a major problem with safe drinking water and sanitation in the world today. Over one billion people do not have access to clean drinking water in the world. Two out of six people in the world, about 2.6 billion people, have no access to sanitation, and this leads to contamination of drinking water and waterborne diseases. These numbers are outrageous, and if we do not act soon, the situation can only become worse. Change in food habits can help ease the struggles of a water crisis. An example of this is that 1kg of potatoes use 100 liters of water, compared to 1kg of beef that requires 13,000 liters. The World Water Council states that to help bring the world fresh water, several steps must be taken:
guarantee the right to water;
decentralize the responsibility for water;
develop know-how at the local level;
increase and improve financing;
valuate and monitor water resources.
The goals stated above must be met on a global scale, individual governments must work together because this affects everyone. if we all take action, we can help stop this Water Crisis.
1- What does the World Water Council do to fight against the water crisis?
2- How can governments help increase the sanitation measures, and protect their citizens?
3- What will happen if this continues to go untreated?
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