FRESH WATER = LIFE

• 18% of the world's population lacks access to safe drinking water (WHO, UNICEF 2005)
• 12 million people die each year from lack of safe drinking water (WHO)
• More than 80% of the disease in developing countries is related to poor drinking water and sanitation (WHO)
• Approximately 50% of the world's wetlands have been lost (UN-DESA)
• More than 20% of the world's known freshwater species have become extinct, threatened or endangered (UN-DESA)

SIX STEPS TO CLEANER STREAMS

1. Reduce your home water use
2. Inspect and maintain your septic system
3. Avoid using pesticides and fertilizers on your lawn
4. Switch to non-toxic household cleaners
5. Plant trees
6. Remember — we all live downstream