Water is life, but how much of it is actually fresh and accessible?

Did you know? About 71% of Earth’s surface is covered by water, but only 2.5–3% of it is freshwater. Most of this freshwater is frozen in ice caps (69%) or stored underground (30%), leaving less than 1.2% available in lakes, rivers, and swamps.

​Did you know? About 71% of Earth’s surface is covered by water, but only 2.5–3% of it is freshwater. Most of this freshwater is frozen in ice caps (69%) or stored underground (30%), leaving less than 1.2% available in lakes, rivers, and swamps.