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: Moreover, the overall consumption will increase, which in turn implies an increase in the emission of greenhouse gases and in turn contributes to the acceleration of global warming. An increase in the average air temperature likely leads to serious water shortages for millions or even billions of people worldwide. Soil pollution
Through soil pollution due to agricultural processes or illegal dumping, also our groundwater can become polluted since harmful substances in the soil will be eventually washed through the soil into our groundwater through rainfalls. In turn, locals who rely on clean groundwater to ensure their water supply will suffer from serious levels of water scarcity, especially if there is no alternative water supply in place. Water pollution
In regions where the water in rivers or lakes is quite dirty, locals often suffer from severe water shortages since they are not able to use this water from water bodies. Instead, they often have to rely on rainwater. However, in periods where there is no rainfall, locals may be in serious trouble since their water supply may break down. This is especially true for remote regions where people are not connected to public water lines. Climatic factors
The climate plays a big role in the extent of water scarcity. For instance, in quite hot and dry regions in the Southern hemisphere of our planet, water scarcity is a much bigger problem than in countries with steady rainfalls in the Northern hemisphere.