"A narrative nonfiction account of the worldwide water crisis, explaining what's happening to the world's water supply, from industrial pollution to harmful algal blooms, and what kids can do about it"--Provided by the publisher.
General Note
Includes glossary.
Content Note
You just turned on the faucet, right? -- Getting the lead out--water infrastructure problems -- From chemicals to coal--industrial pollution -- Pipelines and protests--fracking contamination -- Farm to water--agricultural pollution -- When the water runs red--harmful algal blooms (HABs) and red tides -- Drugs in the water--pharmaceuticals and accidental pollution -- Dry wells and day zero--water supply issues -- Hell or high water--flooding and sea level rise -- Conflict and cooperation--how water stress affects nations -- From desalination to reclamation--potential solutions and action -- How you can make a difference.