All three of "we have plentiful water resources," "we have advanced ground- and storm-water management systems," and "we are disastrously compromising our water resources" can be simultaneously true.
I'm exceedingly thankful for my high quality of life. I would like my grandchildren to share a similar quality of life.
Since you're a fellow New Yorker, I'm also puzzled how you conclude there is a water scarcity problem? My first reaction was that you might be living in a water-stressed area. I'm sorry if my first comment sounds trite, it wasn't my intention. (Maybe I have social media fatigue?)
I'm exceedingly thankful for my high quality of life. I would like my grandchildren to share a similar quality of life.