In the U.S., the future of water supply looks bleak. There are expected to be water shortages in certain areas of the U.S. by as early as 2025 and most areas will be affected by 2050. Despite this, we are relatively fortunate compared to the rest of the world. Not only do third-world countries lack adequate resources to keep the population hydrated, but the water is usually tainted with chemicals or contaminated. However, some developed countries even lack the proper resources and quality that one would expect. There are startling figures from the World Health Organization and Water Project that convey the ugly truth of water scarcity around the world.
Almost a fifth of the World's population lives in area that lacks enough water for the population. Almost a fourth of people in currently developing don't have the resources to divert water to the community, resulting in shortages and the need to physically find bodies of water. Most third world countries do not have bodies of water available, making communities physically unable to reach water. One out of every three people in the world doesn't have adequate access to water resources. This number may increase to two out of five in the near future, due to increases in population and the necessity for water use in industrial and domestic use. Most people in developing countries to counter this problem by storing water in their household, but the water is not properly refrigerated and leads to contamination. This contamination usually leads to mosquito infestation, which are carriers of dengue fever, malaria and other diseases.
California is a state with serious H2O problems. California water districts have long been committed to education. They offer water saving tips, share conservation facts and try to raise awareness. Some communities are even involved in desalination projects in an attempt to increase the local supply. This has become necessary as California's population continues to skyrocket while the shed in most communities is unable to support their current residents.
In China they built the world's largest dam; The Three Gorges Dam Project so that they can get water to their major cities. They had no choice and they realized the scarcity of water issues that they currently deal with, and how they will be exacerbated in the future. Now then, we already know that water is not scarce on the planet, only that fresh water is a challenge for us.
What can be done to improve the conditions of water worldwide? Although it is difficult to directly assist communities in obtaining healthy water, you can donate money to non-profit organizations such as the Water Project and World Health Organization. These types of organizations give donations to governments in hope of improving their infrastructure and increasing the available water supply to the communities.
Obviously, we don't want this to happen to us. Imagine watching your child wither and die of dehydration because they can't get adequate water to drink, and there's nothing at all you can do about it. Don't depend on laws passed by the government to take care of the problem, because that alone can't begin to conquer the crisis. If we all do our part, together we can make a difference.
Almost a fifth of the World's population lives in area that lacks enough water for the population. Almost a fourth of people in currently developing don't have the resources to divert water to the community, resulting in shortages and the need to physically find bodies of water. Most third world countries do not have bodies of water available, making communities physically unable to reach water. One out of every three people in the world doesn't have adequate access to water resources. This number may increase to two out of five in the near future, due to increases in population and the necessity for water use in industrial and domestic use. Most people in developing countries to counter this problem by storing water in their household, but the water is not properly refrigerated and leads to contamination. This contamination usually leads to mosquito infestation, which are carriers of dengue fever, malaria and other diseases.
California is a state with serious H2O problems. California water districts have long been committed to education. They offer water saving tips, share conservation facts and try to raise awareness. Some communities are even involved in desalination projects in an attempt to increase the local supply. This has become necessary as California's population continues to skyrocket while the shed in most communities is unable to support their current residents.
In China they built the world's largest dam; The Three Gorges Dam Project so that they can get water to their major cities. They had no choice and they realized the scarcity of water issues that they currently deal with, and how they will be exacerbated in the future. Now then, we already know that water is not scarce on the planet, only that fresh water is a challenge for us.
What can be done to improve the conditions of water worldwide? Although it is difficult to directly assist communities in obtaining healthy water, you can donate money to non-profit organizations such as the Water Project and World Health Organization. These types of organizations give donations to governments in hope of improving their infrastructure and increasing the available water supply to the communities.
Obviously, we don't want this to happen to us. Imagine watching your child wither and die of dehydration because they can't get adequate water to drink, and there's nothing at all you can do about it. Don't depend on laws passed by the government to take care of the problem, because that alone can't begin to conquer the crisis. If we all do our part, together we can make a difference.
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