Question

how is industrialisation responsible for water scarcity

Answer 1

industrialisation is responsible for water scarcity as -
1. industries put pressure on existing fresh water resources leading to water scarcity.
2. industries discharge waste in fresh water bodies which will make the water dirty which leads to water scarcity...

Answer 2

1. Industries are heavy uses of water
2. They need water for cooling the machines
3. Most of the electricity that industries get for running their machines are from hydroelectric energy
4. Industries dump their wastes into water bodies such as rivers
5. Most of the industries have their own big wells to meet their needs