More from Basic Human Needs: 2 out of 5, Water

80% of all illness in the developing world is water related. Up to 50% of water is lost through leaks in cities in the developing world. In Nairobi urban poor pay 10 times more for water than in New York. In some countries, less than half the population has access to clean water.

1 pound of beef requires 1,799 gallons of water. 1 gallon of wine requires 1,008 gallons of water. A 0.3 pound burger requires 660 gallons of water. 1 slice of bread requires 11 gallons of water. 1 apple requires 18 gallons of water. 1 pound of chocolate requires 3,170 gallons of water. 500 sheets of paper requires 1,321 gallons of water.

Water regulates the Earth’s temperature.

More from Basic Human Needs: 2 out of 5, Water

80% of all illness in the developing world is water related. Up to 50% of water is lost through leaks in cities in the developing world. In Nairobi urban poor pay 10 times more for water than in New York. In some countries, less than half the population has access to clean water.

1 pound of beef requires 1,799 gallons of water. 1 gallon of wine requires 1,008 gallons of water. A 0.3 pound burger requires 660 gallons of water. 1 slice of bread requires 11 gallons of water. 1 apple requires 18 gallons of water. 1 pound of chocolate requires 3,170 gallons of water. 500 sheets of paper requires 1,321 gallons of water.

Water regulates the Earth’s temperature.