World Water Day is celebrated on March 22 since 1993 to remind us of the importance of this liquid for the survival of all species and for the development of social and economic activities. All those fortunate enough to have water as an everyday part of our lives are sometimes unaware that there are places that have difficulties for their development, because it is difficult to find water and/or the water available to them is not drinkable.
1. Little potable water
Seventy percent of the planet is water, but only 0.025% is drinkable. The reason is that 96.5% of terrestrial water belongs to seas and oceans, and therefore corresponds to salt water.
2. Overexploited resource
Two of the major problems of this century are climate change, one of the consequences of repeated and accentuated droughts, and population growth. Both are among the main causes of water stress, because humans are demanding more water than nature can provide.
3. Increasing pollution
One thing that World Water Day reminds us is that it has been humans who have polluted water. All the actions dedicated to raising awareness before discharging water, to eliminate waste or recycling, are very recent and are still insufficient.
4. Human waste
It is necessary for all of us to use water responsibly in our daily actions. For example, a shower should take six minutes, in which we use about 100 liters of water. But in reality, how much time do you spend under water? Do you turn off the tap when you soap up? Review your washing machine loads, how often you flush your toilets and whether they are necessary, and anything else you use water for.
5. Food is water
The relationship between water and food is very close. To produce just one liter of milk, 1,000 liters of water are needed. It is recommended to buy only what is needed, not to waste food and to choose to add more vegetable protein to our diet.
6. Water conditions education
Children who cannot drink clean water at school and, when they play, cannot wash their hands, which means being in unsanitary and unsafe environments. In addition, it is linked to the fact that girls stop going to school when they start menstruating due to the lack of toilets. Many people are not aware that something as fundamental as the right to education involves access to water.
10th grade from Technological High School of Services “Sfântul Apostol Andrei” Ploiesti