Average American family uses 300 US gal daily, enough to fill 4 bathtubs. Water pollution occurs when harmful substances infiltrate water supply. Groundwater makes up 51% of US drinking water and 64% of irrigation
Lake Erie is the fourth-largest Great Lake by surface area. Located on International Boundary between Canada and United States. Surface area is 9,990 square miles, deepest point 210 feet above sea level. Shallowest and warmest Great Lake with shortest water residence time
Fresh water contains less than 500 ppm dissolved salts. Only 3% of Earth's water is fresh, 70% frozen in Antarctica. Freshwater includes lakes, rivers, groundwater, and natural precipitation
Vietnam spans 4,639 km² with borders to China, Laos, Cambodia and the Pacific Ocean. The country is shaped like an S, with a north-south distance of 1,650 km. The coastline extends 3,260 km, with 12 nautical miles of territorial waters. The Mekong River is 4,220 km long and forms the country's border with Laos
Personal care products clean and protect body parts for hygiene and health. Toiletries form narrower category for basic daily hygiene. Cosmetics enhance appearance, pharmaceuticals are not personal care. Global market size several hundred billion US Dollars
Water pollution is contamination affecting water bodies' uses due to human activities. Main sources include sewage, industrial, agricultural activities and urban runoff. Pollution can affect both surface water and groundwater