Water is important because without it we would be a desert. Our water is important for our ecosystem, and our bodies. We are filled with water, and water is what keeps us hydrated. We are really dependent on our natures water. Thank you.

                            
 I have just recently done a project on water that was very important. I learned what water was, why we need water, and what problems the world faces in its water supply.

The most interesting question to me was what problems the world faces with its water supply. I learned that sewages are overflowing into waterways and contaminating our water supply. More than a billion people lack access to safe drinking water, but there is one way that we can turn dirty water into safe drinking water and then drink. It is a Life Straw created by George Marchin. 

A Life Straw filters a minimum of 700 liters of water, enough for one person for one year. Water that is sucked through the straw first passes through a mesh of 100- micrometer spaces, then through a mesh of 15- micrometer spaces. Water then passes through a chamber with iodine- coated beads, killing remaining bacteria. The water passes through an empty chamber, then finally passes through active carbon, removing the iodide taste and medium sized bacteria. The entire process is powered by suction, similar to using a regular drinking straw.

You can watch my video at this website:

http://www.usd389.net/vnews/display.v/ART/4b165e540d743

I'm Eleni Pardali and I'd like to answer your questions (the way I think).

So, the water is the most popular chemical compound which is necessary for all the familiar living organisms on our planet.

The water cycle is the way that nature gives to the water to stay in the ages.

The water is the source of life, it makes us live, grow up and give us the opportunity to have a happy life.

As I say before, the water is the source of life and we need it. That's the reason why we use it all the time with a result of its disappearance. The water we can use it's only 2,5% of the planet's water. And you know what is the weirdest? Our actions! We keep using it unlimited without thinking of what we're going to give to our children.                                                                  

Thank you for your time!                                                                                

Yours,faithfully!

Hi all, Water is very precious where I come from, as most methods of water conservation are very expensive. We formed a group and we identifiesd the sink tap as a major area of waste while we brush and wash. This is because we cannot operate the tap as our hands are busy. So we made a Foot Operated Tap. We now save almost 80% of the water. Also it is hygeinic because we dont have to touch dirty tap handles in hotels, rest rooms etc

When I was working on the water project, these were some facts that my team found. 

An estimated 1.1 billion people don’t have access to safe drinking water,

2.5 billion people have no access to properly cleaned water, and more than 5 million people die each year from water-related diseases –- 10 times the number killed in wars, on average, each year.  These facts were written in 2002 and the problems are still getting worse to this day.  All too often, water is treated as an, without end,free good.

Over the next two decades (or 20 years), the average supply of water per person will drop by a third, possibly condemning millions of people to an avoidable premature death. 

Now is the time to start conserving and taking better care of our water.  

Hi! This is Peter from the USA. What is water? Well, water is a liquid that takes up most of the planet. We also need it in our daily lives. The water cycle is a process that includes condensation, evaporation, precipitation and run-off.  You may not of heard of run-off . Run-off is when the water runs-off the mountains and hills. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, hail, and that kind of stuff. Evaporation is when water turns into water vapor. Condensation is like the water on your glass at a restaurant. Water is important because, like i said, we need it in our every day lives. We could not live without it. We do not have as much fresh water as salt water.  Those are some of my thoughts on water. Thank You

Yes Parnika, I agree with you. Water is a vital thing for us and without it, we couldn't live. Water is so important that we can live longer with out food than with out water.!

I would love to talk about this more.

Hello. I agree with you because water is a beautiful and necessary resource.  We cannot live without it.  Here is Guatamala, there's a lot of contamination in the rivers.  60% of the rivers are contaminated and it scares me!  I try to do many things that will help, but I cannot do it all alone.  I like how many people are interested in this project of cleaning and saving the water and, therefore, saving our world!  I would love to talk more about this project.

Thanks a lot.  Keep up the good work!

HI .

Thanks for your interesting information! Please share more.

Water is made out of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. Earth is made out 71% water. Water is an essential part of living. That is why we need to keep it clean and not pollute it.

H2O is a nature made liquid made of two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen.  It is found in many things and is a daily need for organic organisms.  It is made up of solids, liquids, and gases, but not plasma.

                                                                                     What is Water?

     There are two different types of water, Fresh Water and Salt Water. Fresh Water is made up of two basic elements, Hydrogen & Oxygen. Salt Water is made up of 4 elements, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Sodium, & Chlorine. Fresh Water makes up most of our lakes and rivers. Salt Water makes up all of our oceans. Fresh and Salt Water makes up 71% of Earth’s surface. There is 1.6% of water below ground in aquifers and 0.001% in the air as vapor. Saltwater oceans hold 97% of surface water. Lakes, rivers, and the Polar Ice Caps hold the other 3%. Water can appear in the 3 States of Matter, Liquid, Gas, & Solid. 

*Most of the information I was able to read from

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water

                                                                                     What is Water?

     There are two different types of water, Fresh Water and Salt Water. Fresh Water is made up of two basic elements, Hydrogen & Oxygen. Salt Water is made up of 4 elements, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Sodium, & Chlorine. Fresh Water makes up most of our lakes and rivers. Salt Water makes up all of our oceans. Fresh and Salt Water makes up 71% of Earth’s surface. There is 1.6% of water below ground in aquifers and 0.001% in the air as vapor. Saltwater oceans hold 97% of surface water. Lakes, rivers, and the Polar Ice Caps hold the other 3%. Water can appear in the 3 States of Matter, Liquid, Gas, & Solid. 

*Most of the information I was able to read from

         http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water

I would like to be in this project because I would like to help better Guatemalans' lives!

That´s why i´m looking for a project in this web page.

very thankful for your attention, Gabriela

Hi my name is Mackenzie. I think water is a valuable resource. It needs to be used carefully. Everyone is responsible for what happens to water. And everyone needs to be respectful of this Earth.