Water Is A Human Right

It's about time we all realized that water, and access to it, is a human right. No one can live without it, at least not for long. Water-borne illnesses are a common occurrence in many parts of the world. People's health, well-being and survival depend on having easy access to clean water for drinking, cooking and bathing. 

The image above is from another great website on water from the Canadian Federation of Students. The site addresses many important water-related issues, such as :

- Water: A Human Right

- No Water For Profit

- Regulation of Water ...and more!

Here's a great take on the bottled water industry from CFS:

BOTTLING A PUBLIC SERVICE

       For the vast majority of Canadians, excellent drinking water is as close as the nearest faucet or fountain. Municipal drinking water is safe, reliable and affordable.

       But the bottled water industry sees this vital public service as its main competition. Multi-million dollar marketing campaigns seek to undermine public confidence in the tap with leaky claims that bottled water is safer or tastes better.

       Yet the facts are clear: the bottled water industry is less regulated than public tap water, is more energy-intensive and more harmful to the environment.

       Canadians aren’t buying the bottled water sales job. Fewer of us are drinking bottled water, according to Statistics Canada. And a growing number of public bodies like municipalities, campuses and school boards are ending the sale of bottled water.

Visit the Canadian Federation of Students website here  for more great information: http://cfs-fcee.ca/take-action/bottle-water-free-communities/