Well, hello there friends and welcome back. I am Stephanie Safarian and you are listening to

episode 137 of the Sustainable Minimalist podcast. On today's show we are discussing all things related to water and

more specifically we are discussing the global freshwater crisis.

Now when you hear me say global freshwater crisis you may and you likely might be saying to yourself what crisis? And that is because many of you

listening have likely been privileged enough to grow up and live with fresh clean

water running from your faucets every day.

And I say that as one of those people.

I have been fortunate enough to never have to think about

where my water, where my clean water, where my drinkable water is coming from

because it's always been literally at my fingertips

through my faucet.

And that is a privilege because water is so important, right?

It's not just important. It's vital to sustain life on Earth.

A human can live just three to four days without water. We're living in a COVID world where epidemiologists are constantly

touting the benefits of hand washing. Chances are you have already washed your hands a few times today. and

have you have already washed your hands a few times today, as you definitely should.

But have you ever thought about where that water comes from?

And have you ever considered having access to such clean

fresh water as a privilege? The reality is that you and I may overlook this vital resource, but despite easy access from faucets and showers,

water is a finite resource that is going extinct.

Now on today's show I have three very distinct goals. My first goal is to bring to light three common

misconceptions about water and debunk them with reality, with facts. My second goal

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