Is there such a thing as peak water?

Question

How is peak water defined and what does it mean for all of us?

Kira Chatterton · Answer

We are facing a crisis of running out
There is a vast amount of water on the planet—but we are facing a crisis of running out of sustainably managed water,” said Dr. Peter Gleick, president of the Pacific Institute. “Humans already appropriate over 50% of all renewable and accessible freshwater flows, and yet billions still lack the most basic water services.”
The critical point already reached in many areas, where we overtax the planet’s ability to absorb the consequences of our water use. A prime example is the water crisis in China, where water resources are over-allocated, inefficiently used, and grossly polluted by human and industrial wastes, with 300 million people lacking access to safe drinking water.
For additional information and downloadable reports on a wide range of water issues, visit the Pacific Institute website at www.pacinst.org
 
Kira Chatterton,
http://www.gogreenwaterfilter.com/

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