Our rivers are facing high-pressure times! Take a look at the Colorado River, it doesn't even reach the sea anymore! Other rivers, like the Ganges, Yangtze, and Hwang He, are not just running dry but they're polluted like a student's room during finals week.🤢

Due to increased contamination and unsustainable water extraction (also known as 'abstraction'), freshwater supplies are getting scarce. Think of this as your money supply if you spent without earning!💸

You know the Colorado River? The one that was once a long flow of freshwater? It no longer reaches the sea! Overuse has literally dried it up. Remember when your mom told you to not leave the tap running? This is why.💧

Some rivers are not just shrinking but are also heavily polluted, which makes them unsafe for use in our homes. Imagine using dirty water to cook your pasta. Gross, right? 🍝

The Ganges, Yangtze, and Hwang He rivers are some of the most polluted rivers. But the "most polluted of its size" award goes to the New River, in California, which is contaminated with agricultural, industrial, and municipal waste. It's like a cocktail of muck! 🏆