The Water

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We believe that Earth is the only place in the solar system where water is found in its three forms: gas (water vapor), liquid, and solid (ice). Freezing floats and preserves life in deeper waters, saves the life in the seas, rivers and lakes.

Although it is difficult to calculate precisely how much water exists on our planet, the most reliable sources suggest that there are 1,360 million cubic kilometers.

Water covers70% of the earth's surface.

It is composed of:

Fresh water is used:

- - 73% in Agriculture
  - 21% in Industry and Mining
  - 6% for human consumption

Water for human consumption is used:

- - 70% in bathing and personal grooming
  - 20% in cleaning and laundry
  - 10% in food preparation

It is in this section (human consumption) where we can significantly conserve water if we change our habits.

The O.N.U recommends 75 liters of water consumption as the acceptable minimum per person. This amount is distributed for drinking, food preparation, personal hygiene, laundry and house cleaning, etc.

The water poverty threshold is set at less than 50 liters / day.