There are more bodies of water on the planet than land. About three quarters of the globe is covered by oceans, and only a quarter remains dry. Maybe this land should be protected? But the fact is that almost all water on Earth is salty. There are very few reservoirs with fresh water suitable for drinking. In addition, the ecological situation is deteriorating every year, so the quality of fresh water deteriorates, and its quantity is steadily decreasing.
Water is one of the most essential substances for all living things. The human body consists of more than half of water. Plants also need this life-giving liquid. Compare a dry leaf and a green one: a dry leaf weighs almost nothing compared to a living one, because there is no more moisture in it.
A person cannot live without water. But besides him, there are other living beings who also cannot live without water. Animals and birds, trees and mushrooms, and even many bacteria - everyone needs water. Without water, according to scientists, a representative of mammals will not last even 10 days. Every day, people consume several liters of water, not necessarily in direct form, but it is found in food and drinks.
There are many places on Earth where, despite the proximity of oceans and seas, fresh water is almost worth its weight in gold. There are islands on which there are no bodies of water. Water is brought there from other places, and it does not come cheap. The life of entire settlements depends on the supply of life-giving moisture.
All large human cities are located near water bodies. Since ancient times, people have settled in places where you can survive, but if there is no fresh water, then life will become impossible. Therefore, the sources from which settlements are fed should be especially protected. If such a reservoir becomes polluted, then thousands or even millions of people may be left without water.
Every contaminated body of water, even located far from a city or village, is still a danger. Water from it evaporates, forms clouds and falls in the form of precipitation on the surrounding territories. The so-called acid rain, when water mixed with chemical waste from various industries falls on the ground, is no longer a rarity. They pose a danger to all living things, as well as to other bodies of water.
There is an Uzbek proverb: drop by drop - a lake is formed, and if it does not drip, then a desert is formed. Conserving water and reservoirs is the same as protecting and preserving life on the planet, taking care of the beauty and prosperity of the world in which not only people live, but also many other living beings.
