"Read about global water scarcity and pollution, federal regulations and standards for water quality in the United States, and what you can do to help"--Provided by publisher.
Provides information about Earth's water supplies, tracing the cycle by which the water moves around the world; discusses the damage that has been done to water by people and industry; and looks at efforts to eliminate water pollution.
Explains why water is important, how it is used, where it comes from, and how it gets to homes; looks at how people waste water; and suggests ways for limiting water use, reusing and recycling water, and reducing water pollution.
Examines the issue of water scarcity, discussing the importance of water and the problems caused by its lack, and looks at what can be done to handle increasing demands for water.
Examines the different water sources in the world, how water is treated, and the problem of supplying clean water to the world's increasing population.
Discusses the importance of having an adequate supply of food and water to sustain life on Earth, and considers the effects of pursuing this need through various forms of storage and farming methods.
Collects essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to water, discussing what affects resources, if there is a water crisis, how resources should be managed, and if drinking water is safe.
