“Water is the lifeblood of this planet. Every time a good is bought or sold, there is a virtual exchange of water. Every time we interact with water, we modify it, redirect it, or change its state. We never learned how to manage water efficiently. » (Cluckie, 2009) Ian Cluckie, professor of hydrology and water management, emphasizes the fact that humans cannot survive without water. Although water is a renewable resource that can be replenished according to hydrological cycles, our intervention interrupted its natural cycle, leading to a decrease in its supply. (Cluckie, 2009) The value of water is constantly compared to that of diamonds. In Unquenchable, Glennon writes a chapter titled “The Diamond-Water Paradox” to argue that water is as valuable as diamonds. We don't realize its value simply because we don't pay the cost. As advanced as our technology is, we are still not capable of producing water. We need to use the existing water supply more efficiently in order to be sustainable. Many US states believe they are sustainable. However, polluted aquatic habitats, dried up aquifers and rivers, flooding and salt intrusion show the exact opposite of what we believe. In this essay, I will share my thoughts on our water problems and some possible solutions to these problems. United StatesAccording to the US Geological Survey, 60% of the human body is made up of water and 70% of the brain is made up of water. Every day we need to drink around 2.4 liters of water to replace the water lost during our daily activities. We have enough water on earth, but we don't have enough fresh water. The earth is covered by 70% water, but only 1% fresh water ... middle of paper ... develop social awareness. Currently, we do not pay the actual cost of water, but the costs of water distribution and the sewer system (Glennon 225). This is why water is so cheap. The price of water is not high enough for people to care. Works Cited Asano, T., Burton, F., Leverenz, H., Tsuchihashi, R., Tchobanoglous, G. (2007). Water reuse: issues, technologies and applications. New York: McGraw-HillCluckie, Ian “Water: A Global Innovation Outlook Report” 2009 Web November 25, 2014http://www.greenbiz.com/research/report/2009/03/16/water-global-innovation-outlook-report “Desalination is not the answer” May 8, 2012 Web November 24, 2014http://www.waterwise.org.uk/news.php/29/desalination-is-not-the-answerGlennon, Robert. Unquenchable: America's Water Crisis and What to Do About It.Washington.Covela.Londin: Island, 2009. Print.