Is there a water crisis underway? The Big Thirst argues that people will have to sacrifice the cheapness, abundance, or safety of water. Do the data support or diminish this view? Is water use growing or shrinking?

Why is water “invisible” if it is so important? Are people unaware of their water use for fundamental reasons, or because of some recent developments in water production and/or consumption?

Is Fishman fair in presenting the use of water? Does he have any obvious or hidden political bias, or ulterior motives?