Water is an all-important resource when it comes to
manufacturing a variety of everyday products such as paper, petroleum gasoline,
and a variety of metals. In such applications, fresh and clean water is
necessary to produce high-quality products—and there lies the problem.
Out of all the water on Earth, only 2.5 percent is
freshwater. The problem is compounded further when you take into account that
68.7 percent of freshwater is found in glaciers and ice caps. Of course, the
2.5 percent of freshwater isn’t exclusive to the industrial sector, as the
amount is also the source used in residences, businesses, etc.
