Approximately 71% of the Earth's surface is covered in water.

Oceans hold about 96.5% of the water.

2.7% of the total water is fresh water and about 1% of the total water on Earth is available for people

In a few months, Arizona will lose about a fifth of its Colorado River water as new use restrictions begin, and farms and cities are scrambling to find new sources.

Read about it at TheConversation.com