We’re used to getting our water from our taps and from a tap in our house.
But the world’s water supply is growing more and more scarce.
Today, the world consumes an estimated 3.7 billion metric tons of water a year, and many countries, including the US, are experiencing unprecedented water shortages.
Ars Technics, in collaboration with WaterAid, will explore water-related issues in the United States.
Ars staff writer Matt A. Clark contributed to this story.