What do people think is the biggest water problem in America today?
Scarcity, pollution, and access to clean water topped the list when we asked on Water Street outside the Reservoir Center in Washington, D.C.
Several people raised concerns about groundwater depletion in the Southwest, while others pointed to water pollution and contamination crises like Flint, Michigan.
Many recognized that even though water might feel abundant in some areas, millions of Americans still lack safe, reliable drinking water — a reminder that equity in access remains a major issue.
With rising droughts, aging infrastructure, and persistent pollution, water challenges are on people's minds—and they’re not going away.
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