Water is among the most important natural resources essential for the life and well-being of all living creatures in our planet. Just 3 percent of world water resources contain fresh water and some part of it is locked in glaciers and ice caps. There is also fresh water in remote areas that are inaccessible for people. As a result only 0.08 percent of the fresh water is used to meet the needs of mankind that include manufacturing, drinking, environment, sanitation, leisure, etc.
Water scarcity is quite a big issue in many regions according to the recent studies. One such study made in 2007 showed that more than 1.2 billion people worldwide are affected by water scarcity. They have no enough fresh water to meet their needs. In other regions where other 1.6 billion of people reside, the authorities do not have enough investments or human capacity to meet the rising demand for water, so these people suffer by economical water scarcity.
More than a half of the world population lives in urban centers, which causes pollution to the nearby natural water sources. This is mainly caused by industrial and urban wastewater; that is why it is critical to develop efficient systems for wastewater treatment. The wastewater itself contains many hazardous pollutants like pathogens and heavy metals, which can seriously treat the health and even life of people, who life in or near the big cities.
People should learn how to properly manage and optimize the fresh water that is why their efforts should be directed at this important initiative. They should collect the harvested rainwater that falls during the wet seasons in large barrels and use it efficiently for agricultural purposes during the periods with no rain. In addition, they should learn how to utilize the groundwater as well, drilling deep wells and using this fresh water for drinking and agriculture. The importance of lakes is also undeniable, as they can provide a lot of collected water to the nearby residents. All these natural water sources should be managed wisely to overcome the water crisis.
Agriculture is considered the major consumer of fresh water. More than 70 percent are used for food production that should meet the needs of the growing world population. More and more people choose to reside in big industrial and urban centers that expand enormously, causing deterioration of the water scarcity problem.
Since the water problems are global, we need to follow a global plan for resolving these widespread problems. The following six major strategies should be taken by any individual around the world, who would like to save the life on our planet.
All the data related to the existing water resources should be improved. Our attitude toward our environment should be changed, so all of us know how to protect it from further pollution. Water governance should be reformed to bring results and we need to learn how to use agricultural water efficiently. The growing demand for water in industrial and urban centers should be managed and an access to fresh water should be given to the regions with poor people.
The global water crisis can be prevented, if we strictly follow these simple steps. It is very important that all industries and big urban centers learn to properly use the water, so the greatest part of it could be directed to the agriculture. Since the world population grows each and every year, the growing demand for more and more food should be met.
Water scarcity is quite a big issue in many regions according to the recent studies. One such study made in 2007 showed that more than 1.2 billion people worldwide are affected by water scarcity. They have no enough fresh water to meet their needs. In other regions where other 1.6 billion of people reside, the authorities do not have enough investments or human capacity to meet the rising demand for water, so these people suffer by economical water scarcity.
More than a half of the world population lives in urban centers, which causes pollution to the nearby natural water sources. This is mainly caused by industrial and urban wastewater; that is why it is critical to develop efficient systems for wastewater treatment. The wastewater itself contains many hazardous pollutants like pathogens and heavy metals, which can seriously treat the health and even life of people, who life in or near the big cities.
People should learn how to properly manage and optimize the fresh water that is why their efforts should be directed at this important initiative. They should collect the harvested rainwater that falls during the wet seasons in large barrels and use it efficiently for agricultural purposes during the periods with no rain. In addition, they should learn how to utilize the groundwater as well, drilling deep wells and using this fresh water for drinking and agriculture. The importance of lakes is also undeniable, as they can provide a lot of collected water to the nearby residents. All these natural water sources should be managed wisely to overcome the water crisis.
Agriculture is considered the major consumer of fresh water. More than 70 percent are used for food production that should meet the needs of the growing world population. More and more people choose to reside in big industrial and urban centers that expand enormously, causing deterioration of the water scarcity problem.
Since the water problems are global, we need to follow a global plan for resolving these widespread problems. The following six major strategies should be taken by any individual around the world, who would like to save the life on our planet.
All the data related to the existing water resources should be improved. Our attitude toward our environment should be changed, so all of us know how to protect it from further pollution. Water governance should be reformed to bring results and we need to learn how to use agricultural water efficiently. The growing demand for water in industrial and urban centers should be managed and an access to fresh water should be given to the regions with poor people.
The global water crisis can be prevented, if we strictly follow these simple steps. It is very important that all industries and big urban centers learn to properly use the water, so the greatest part of it could be directed to the agriculture. Since the world population grows each and every year, the growing demand for more and more food should be met.
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