Living in the Great Lakes region it's easy to take water for granted.
Most of us don't think about the fact that not only do we have abundant water, but we also have abundant CLEAN water. Unfortunately, clean water is not something that all people have access too. Worldwide 2.5 billion people lack access to proper sanitation including drinking water and toilets.
And this is why in 1993, World Water Day was created by the United Nations to bring more awareness to water issues around the world. Every March 22nd the UN and not-for-profits around the world seek to educate on specific themes relevant to fresh water resources around the world. This year's theme is "water quality = well being."
Clean water for every in this world is something that we should all strive to attain. Think about how much of a role water plays in your life. The average American directly or indirectly uses 100 gallons of water each day for cooking or washing or drinking or any number of other things. Imagine what it would be like to not have access to abundant, clean water. For most of us who live here in Chicago, it is almost impossible to imagine. We take our water for granted.
If you are so inclined, use World Water Day as an opportunity to learn more about water issues, not just in our region, but around the world.
For more information about World Water Day please visit the UN World Water Day website.
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