Glossary of Terms
Acre-Foot - A volume of water that covers one acre to a depth of one foot, or 43,560 cubic feet.
Quick Facts
Nearly 97% of the world’s water is salty or otherwise undrinkable. Another 2% is locked in ice caps and glaciers. That leaves just 1% for all of humanity’s needs — all its agricultural, residential, manufacturing, community, and personal needs.