The abundance of water is in danger as climate change continues to worsen.
due to climate change, scientists say. As the earth warms, the severity of drought intensifies and precipitation decreases, according to climate scientists.MORE: How the agriculture industry must adapt to megadrought in the West: ExpertsThe average total home water use for each person in the U.S. is about 50 gallons a day, according to the EPA.is through the toilet, another 20% for showers and bathing, about 19% from the faucet and 17% from the washing machine, according to the EPA.
Less water going down the drain means more water available in the lakes, rivers and streams wildlife uses to survive.Bloomberg via Getty Images, FILE
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