Jordan relies heavily on imported products, which can be expensive depending on where the product is shipped from, and foreign monetary assistance to help people live.
Jordan does not have the oil wealth of the Arabian Gulf states (do you know which countries are in the Arabian Gulf?) and faces a dire water shortage. In fact, it is one of the most water poor countries in the world. A lack of natural water sources coupled with the influx of refugees, most recently from Syria, means that water scarcity is a serious issue.
It's likely that anyone you ask in Jordan will be aware of the water scarcity issue. Because everyone is conscious of the situation, awareness is not an issue. Most people make an effort to be careful with their water supply, using simple methods like taking short showers and generally saving the amount of running water they use. On a larger scale, there are many non-profits and NGO (non-governmental organizations) focused on this issue, such as the UNDP, USAID, CARE, the Jordanian government and more. Some examples of projects they are working on are finding more sustainable farming techniques (since farming uses a lot of water) and making sure that the water people do use is not polluted.
