Groundwater accounts for vastly more of the world's total fresh water supplies than lakes and streams and it is the largest reservoir of fresh water that is readily available to humans.

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This statement is true. According to the United States Geological Survey, groundwater makes up about 30% of the world's usable fresh water supply, while lakes, rivers, and streams make up only about 1%.

Groundwater Accounts for Vastly More of the World's Total Fresh