This document discusses global water issues and crises facing major cities. It notes that only 1% of the Earth's water is fresh water for all living creatures, as 97% is salt water and 2% is locked in polar ice caps. Several major cities are highlighted as facing water stress due to factors like disrupting natural wetlands and aquifers, increasing populations, drought, pollution, climate change, and sinking land. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of adapting to climate change, protecting water quality, conserving wetlands, fixing infrastructure leaks, regulating well drilling, harvesting rainwater, reusing greywater, and sustainably managing water resources for growing urban populations.