WATER

Water is a very crucial and critical resource available for us in this planet - Earth.  I have always wondered if we have too much water or too little water.  71% of the Earth's surface is covered by Water and out of that only 2.5% is fresh water.  96.5% of the water is found in oceans - hence it is "Water Water everywhere but not a single drop to Drink".

Water is available in liquid form, solid form (ice) and in gaseous state (water vapour or steam).  Only 1.7% is Ground Water and another 1.7% is Glaciers and Icecaps.

Drinking Water is extremely important for all humans and other living beings.  In this world where there are over 7 billion people nearly 1 billion do not have access to clean drinking water.  Water acts as a solvent for various chemical substances.  It has some amazing properties and its use is immense.  Yet we do not take adequate care to ensure that this resource is not wasted.  We need fresh water for various purposes and nearly 70% of the fresh water is used in Agriculture.

The dimensions and proportions of use that water has is mind boggling.  We need water for a variety of applications both domestic as well as industrial.  The resources are diminishing and the usage is increasing thus leading to an acute shortage in the long run across the globe.

Every one in the world can play a significant role by conserving the water and ensuring that it is not wasted.  We waste water in the bathroom, toilets and kitchen and are really unmindful of the amount of water that is being wasted on a daily basis.  If we are conscious of the fact that there are more than one billion people in the world who do not have access to proper drinking water then we will be careful.

A cautious and sensible approach is needed when we are dealing with Water as it is the duty of every individual to conserve this great resource.  Watch this short video on the Water Crisis:


Let us do our bit and make a conscious and sincere effort every day to save Water.  It is a fantastic resource to be used for our benefit hence let us not waste it.

T.P.Anand
Dubai, U.A.E.
10th March 2013