Water Resources – Notes

Water Sources

Water is essential for domestic use, cultivation and also for industries.

Around 97% of the total water available on the earth lies in the seas and oceans.

Only 2.5% exits as fresh water.

Nearly 70% of the fresh water is locked in ice and glaciers.

Just under 30% of its exits as groundwater

Only 0.3% exits in rivers, lakes and ponds.

A tiny fraction occurs on a form fit for human and industrial consumption.