Water is essential for life, yet it is a finite resource becoming increasingly scarce. With a growing global population, climate change, and increasing demands on water resources, it is more important than ever to recognize the value of water and take action to ensure its sustainable use.

This is why World Water Day, held annually on March 22nd, is so important.

The United Nations General Assembly established World Water Day in 1993 to focus on the importance of freshwater and advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

Each year, the day is marked by events and activities that highlight the critical role that water plays in our lives and the need for action to ensure its sustainable use.

So, why is World Water Day important?

For one, it serves as a reminder of the urgent need to address the global water crisis. Despite water being a basic human right, nearly 2.2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water, while around 4.2 billion people lack safely managed sanitation services. This leads to preventable deaths, disease, and a perpetuation of poverty in many parts of the world.

In addition, World Water Day serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about the ways in which our water resources are being threatened. Climate change is altering weather patterns, leading to more frequent droughts and floods. Pollution from agricultural and industrial practices, as well as improper disposal of waste, is contaminating our water sources. Over-extraction of water from rivers and aquifers is causing groundwater depletion, land subsidence, and other ecological impacts.

But it's not all doom and gloom.

There are many ways in which individuals can take an active role in ensuring that their water is clean and that they are doing their part to conserve this precious resource. Here are a few examples:

1. Invest is water filtration. This means having a system in place that filters your home water source to ensure it's safety. If you have your own dedicated water source look into whole-home systems or if you are renting or just want to start small look into shower filters, faucet filters and reverse osmosis drinking water systems. 

2. Dispose of hazardous waste properly. Chemicals like oil, paint, and cleaning products can harm water quality if not disposed of properly. Furthermore flushing pharmaceuticals down the toilet is also causing an influx of chemicals in our water sources.

3. Choose sustainable products. Opt for environmentally friendly products, such as natural cleaning agents, that do not pollute waterways.

4. Support organizations that work to protect water resources. There are many organizations that are dedicated to protecting and conserving water resources. Consider donating to them or volunteering your time to help their cause. A few that we support are Charity Water , Life Water & Planet Water.

5. Advocate for change. Write to your local politicians or attend town hall meetings to voice your concerns about water conservation and management.

World Water Day is a reminder of the importance of water and the need to act to ensure its sustainable use. By taking action to conserve water and protect water resources, we can help ensure a sustainable future for ourselves and future generations.

We love advocating for change but we also love taking things into our own hands. We will not wait for the federal water systems to make changes when we can protect our water today.