I decided not to edit the post with additional research links. Sorry, "mummy brain" with timezones and the day got busy and disappeared on me, so I'll leave it as it is. The additional research links were:
https://www.space.com/17048-water-on-mars.html
https://science.howstuffworks.com/nature/climate-weather/atmospheric/climate-change-four-seasons-redefine.htm
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20160105-why-we-will-all-one-day-drink-recycled-wastewater
I'm content with my entry as-is. I am ever so glad for the inspiration you ladies gave! Have fun with the judging!
Yay! So glad you joined! :)
No sources needed, since your work was fiction, but thanks for sharing this interesting research!