The Aquanauts discover that whilst 70% of the Earth is water, only 3% is fresh water and quite often it’s not clean or safe enough to drink – so it’s up to all of us to make the most of the water we have to keep our taps running.

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The Aquanauts discover that whilst water is precious on Earth, it’s even more so in space.  It takes a lot of energy to propel water into space… and as there’s only so much a rocket can carry, the less water needed - the more scientific equipment can be sent and the further we can travel.

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The Aquanauts discover the impact that climate change has on the environment and our water supplies, and that whilst we can spend millions to protect our supplies, extreme weather events are likely to become more frequent.

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The Aquanauts discover that 70% of the world’s population are expected to live in urban areas by 2050, meaning more water than ever will be needed – and whilst rainfall is set to increase as a result of climate change, it’s more of a conundrum than a cure because of the risk of flooding…

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The Aquanauts discover that with only 1% of our water is actually usable and with growing populations, that precious 1% is under serious pressure. The good news… there’s a load of innovative technology and ideas to help us conserve and reuse water in our homes and industries.

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The Aquanauts discover that reducing the amount of water we use and waste isn’t just something we need to do to make sure there’s enough to go around – it’s something that saves money and even lives – not just in this country but all over the world.

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The Aquanauts discover that water is used in almost everything we do and consume – from food to smartphones, and that this hidden usage is called "Embedded Water" and it's crucial to understand to know our true water footprint.

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The Aquanauts discover that a colossal fatberg weighing 130 tonnes and stretching over 250 metres was unearthed in the East London sewers in 2018.  Composed of congealed fats, oils and non-biodegradable waste like wet wipes, this monstrous blockage threatened the sewer system and underscored the need for public awareness regarding what waste to put down the drain.

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The Aquanauts discover that over 11 billion litres of waste water is collected every day in the UK from homes, schools and places of work through 340,000 kilometres of sewers, and that after being treated at a sewage treatment works, it’s discharged into our rivers and the sea.  Without suitable treatment, waste water would damage the environment, harm wildlife and create public health problems.

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The Aquanauts discover that only 3% of the Earth’s water is fresh water – and most of that is in glaciers and ice sheets, so there’s not a huge amount of water to meet our growing everyday needs.  Scientists and engineers are therefore looking at new and different ways to collect every drop that falls from the sky and also create fresh water from our oceans.

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