As we look at more water sources, we find Ogallala aquifer, a large quantity of water which lies deep beneath the states of Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado. The water from the Ogallala has been heavily pumped out of the ground since the 1950's. Soon after, farmers found out that it was not replenishing as fast the pumping pace. We also damage our water very easily. When washing one's car's the soap goes to the storm drain and into our creek's.
People dump trash and toxic waste into water sources, further polluting it.
To prevent this from happening we should be more environmentally aware. Use Earth safe products and dispose of toxic materials appropriately in an effort to keep our water clean. You begin to see that our water won't be around for ever. We need to stop pumping so much out of the Ogallala aquifer and start to recycle our water. We need clean water to keep up with our growing population.