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Statistic: Surprising Facts About Fresh Water – Which One Amazes You Most?
Statistics
Total
Glacier Vaults
Over 68% of the world’s fresh water is locked in ice and glaciers.
41.67%
Tiny Fraction
Only about 0.007% of Earth's water is readily accessible for human use.
11.90%
Water Footprint
It takes over 2,700 liters of water to make a single cotton t-shirt.
9.92%
Hidden Underground
More fresh water is stored underground than in all the rivers and lakes combin
8.73%
Rivers Move Fast
The Amazon River discharges enough fresh water daily to fill over 83 million Olympic pool.
7.94%
A Long Journey
Rainwater can take thousands of years to become groundwater.
7.14%
Freshwater Lakes Dominate
Lake Baikal holds 20% of the world’s unfrozen surface fresh water.
7.14%
Short Supply Chain
A drop of water stays in the atmosphere for just 8-10 days before falling again.
5.56%
Glacier Vaults
Over 68% of the world’s fresh water is locked in ice and glaciers.
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