The situation is made worse by the fact that its ancient buildings, built on a body of water called a lagoon, are slowly sinking.

VOA: special.2009.04.22

Experts say even a two percent drop in the body's water supply can cause signs of dehydration.

VOA: special.2010.07.27

Experts say a reduction of only four or five percent in body water leads to a drop of twenty to thirty percent in work ability.

VOA: special.2010.07.27

Lake Champlain is a long, narrow body of water.

VOA: special.2009.01.05