The 30% of all fresh water easily accessible to humans is found in the ground and in lakes and streams. ... When water is absorbed into the ground, it is not trapped there. It can be evaporated from the surface if it is close enough to the surface. Even if it goes deep down, it can still be pulled
Freshwater on the land surface is a vital part of the water cycle for everyday human life. On the landscape, freshwater is stored in rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and creeks and streams. Most of the water people use everyday comes from these sources of water on the land surface
