Water Shortage Predicted in 11 Years

           “Water has become kind of the blue gold of the 21st century much as oil was seen as the black gold of the last century,” said Maude Barlow, author of Blue Gold from “A World Without Water”

            In other words, we’re all part of an imminent water crisis, also known as a water shortage.

            As the world’s population grows, so does the demand for clean, fresh drinking water. To put it into perspective, only 3% of the world’s water is fresh water. However only one percent of this is available to humans, the rest is frozen in glaciers. Eventually, there simply won’t be enough water to go around.

            Making it worse, Canadians are the 2nd biggest consumers of water, with the United states coming in first. Canadians currently use 160 cubic meters annually per capita. Not only is this 65% of the world’s average, it’s three times as much the average German, and eight times as the average Dane!

            With statistics like this, it won’t be hard to believe that UNESCO has predicted that by 2020, water shortages will be a serious worldwide problem. If that news didn’t hit you hard enough – that’s 11 years!

            Already, there are countries experiencing water shortages. As Canadians over-water their lawns to make them perfect, there is someone in a foreign country, thirsty, but they know they don’t have access to clean drinkable water. Do you see the problem?

            There is good news; and possibly an answer to our looming water crisis. It’s called the Brac Greywater recycling system.

            The system is installed into the home’s plumbing system and recycles bath and shower water to flush toilets. Thus, saving 35-40% off your water bill.

            “Save sewage, money, energy, and most importantly – the environment” said Chris Thompson, Ontario distributor of the Brac System.

            A residential system can be purchased for around $2000 and will pay for itself in as little as 5 years. With water prices rising already, and the expected water prices for the future, it’s definitely a good investment.

            It has even more of an advantage for homes with wells or septic systems. The Brac will decrease the amount of water entering the home, therefore prolonging the life of the septic or well.

            Some argue a dual flush toilet is just as helpful. Although the dual flush toilet is an environmental investment, “Dual flush may save up to 50% of the water used for flushing, with the Brac, you save 100%” Thompson explains.

            You simply cannot go wrong with the Brac Greywater Recycling System. It’s about the environment and the looming crisis the earth is experiencing. Many have overlooked the crisis, and the responsibility to stop it. There is water flowing from the taps, and water in the lake, and it seems like nothing to worry about. That’s luxury, it won’t be like that forever especially with the rising demand for water.

            Every human on this planet has the responsibility and ability to prevent the water shortage and stop the crisis. It’s simple decisions that make the divide between a good future for the planet, and a bad one. What the future generations experience depends on the decisions we make now. Make them good for a better future.

Sources: www.bracsystems.com