Could fresh water become scarce in the U.S.?
www.FaceTheFactsUSA.org — Americans use more water per person than citizens of any other country — 457,018 gallons per head per year.
www.FaceTheFactsUSA.org — Americans use more water per person than citizens of any other country — 457,018 gallons per head per year.
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