The document discusses the global scarcity of fresh water and provides statistics on water usage and conservation. It notes that while the planet is 72% water, most of it is salt water and only 3% is fresh water, of which 1% is easily accessible for human use. It then gives examples of common household water leaks and the amounts of water lost per month from leaks of different sizes. The document also lists the estimated water usage for various daily activities and provides tips for conserving water through actions like shorter showers, turning off taps while brushing teeth, and fixing leaks.