Watery Facts

■ The world’s six billion people use 54 % of all the accessible fresh water contained in rivers, lakes and underground aquifers.

■ An estimated 783 million people do not have access to clean water

■ On average, each Australian uses 341,000 litres of water each year.

■ Water is the only substance on Earth which is naturally found in the three states of matter: solid (ice), liquid and gas (water vapour).

■ 2 out of 3 people will be living with water shortages by 2025.