Looks at the importance of fresh water to life around the world and some of the problems that affect it, including scarcity, pollution, and the control of water rights by private interests, and discusses water management issues.

Includes index.

The source of life on Earth -- Where is freshwater found? -- Freshwater biodiversity -- The water cycle -- Water scarcity -- Dirty water -- Water rights -- Case study: the Flint water crisis -- Water management -- What can you do?.