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Intro- a) Assumption that New York water is cleaner because of its population is true b) Even though this may be true, New York is in danger of wasting water that is a necessity to conserve it c) The importance of conservation is just as important as stopping global warming.

Paragraph 1: a) Gowanus canal needs to be cleaned up b) Quote talking about the severity of the dirt and bacteria in the canal c) Article explains how bad the condition is d) If we cleaned up the canal, we might be able to use it as another clean water source which would help us conserve water.

Paragraph 2: A) Explains that the water quality in New York is good, thanks to a water report from 2006 a) This is due to reservoirs that were built long ago, which has helped us maintain clean water B) Although the water is clean, we need to conserve it to maintain the reputation, and keep people happy, healthy and hydrated.

Paragraph 3: a) Pipes in New York are susceptible to leaks, which is a major problem in a city, causing drought and loss of valuable water wasted b) Solution: line the pipes with resin or plastic to prevent leaks in future which would make a huge impact on the water crisis, making it worse.

Paragraph 4: a) There are solutions each individual person can do to contribute to stopping the water crisis. b) Home solutions: rain barrel, catches rainwater, gives us water to cook with instead of wasting tap water. c) Corporate solutions: enlist sponsors to associate with organizations that help with the water conservation.

Conclusion: a) The importance of water solution b) Other places rely on New York to stabilize them, so if we go down, the rest of the world dies with us.