Title: Causes, Effects & Solutions for Water Scarcity - E&C
Headings: Water Scarcity: Causes, Effects & Solutions
Causes, Effects & Solutions for Water Scarcity
Water Scarcity: Causes, Effects & Solutions
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Contents
Extent of Water Scarcity worldwide
Causes for Water Scarcity
Global warming
Farming
Excessive use of pesticides and fertilizer
Mining
Illegal dumping
Overpopulation
Soil pollution
Water pollution
Climatic factors
Altered weather patterns
Droughts
Floods
Isolation of certain remote areas
Excessive water consumption
Corrupt political systems
Political interests
Conflicts
Natural disasters
Effects of Water Shortages
Poverty
Hunger
Starvation
Thirst
Weak immune system
Decrease in crop yields
Destruction of habitats
Endangerment of species
Loss of biodiversity
Unhygienic conditions
Spread of diseases
Low levels of education
Migration
Solutions for Water Scarcity
Population control measures
Stricter regulations for farming
Reduction in the use of chemicals in farming
Reduction in mining practices
Technological advancements
Mitigate pollution
Construction of better water distribution infrastructure
Save water whenever possible
Extensive research
Education
Convince family and friends
Conclusion
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Content: Causes for Water Scarcity
Global warming
Farming
Excessive use of pesticides and fertilizer
Mining
Illegal dumping
Overpopulation
Soil pollution
Water pollution
Climatic factors
Altered weather patterns
Droughts
Floods
Isolation of certain remote areas
Excessive water consumption
Corrupt political systems
Political interests
Conflicts
Natural disasters
Global warming
One important cause of water scarcity is global warming. When our average air temperature becomes warmer, water from rivers and lakes evaporates faster, which may contribute to the draining of water bodies. In turn, people who rely on those water bodies for drinking water or also for transportation purposes will significantly suffer from the consequences of global warming regarding the local water supply. Farming
Farming can also be a cause for water scarcity since for the irrigation of fields, large amounts of water are necessary, especially in hot and dry areas where there is not sufficient rainfall for agricultural purposes. In those regions, if farmers use large amounts of water, there could be water shortages for the rest of the local population. Excessive use of pesticides and fertilizer
Farmers also often use plenty of fertilizers and pesticides in order to maximize their crop yields. However, the excessive use of those chemical substances may pollute the soil and in turn may also pollute the groundwater, which may lead to serious water shortages for the local population in the long run. Mining
Since for mining purposes, large areas of land have to be used and processed, local rivers may become polluted or altered in their natural flowing pattern. In turn, villages close to these rivers may suffer from severe water shortages. Illegal dumping
Another significant reason for water shortages may be illegal dumping.