write the problem facing in your city /locality such as power cuts water shortage etc how do we resolve the issue
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We take a look at the causes, effects and solutions of water shortages worldwide. We also look closely at the problems facing California.
california-drought
70% of the earth’s surface is covered by water, yet only 3% is fit for human consumption. The rest is salty or frozen.
According to a report released by WWF, about 1.1 billion people face water shortage in the world. The report also indicates that 2.7 billion people experience the problem of water shortage in at least one month every year. This implies that the water shortage problem is a real one, which affects around 27% of the world’s population.
With worldwide population increasing at a rate of 1.13% or 80 million people every year, nations need to take action to solve a problem which will only worsen.
Today, we are going to look at the causes, solutions and effects of water shortage. We will also pay special attention to the problems faced closer to home, and more specifically, California. We shall discuss the drought that is currently being experienced there, the effects of this, and what is being done to solve the problem.
So what are the causes of water shortage?
Pollution is a major cause of water shortage. Water is polluted when industrial wastes are deposited into water bodies thus making it unfit for human consumption. Oil spillage and fecal matter also makes the water contaminated. It cannot be used for drinking. This makes it scarce.
2. Overuse of Water
When water is overused, shortage occurs. Some people use too much water especially for irrigation purposes. It therefore becomes inadequate for other equally important uses.
3. Water Wastage
Wastage of water is also a major cause of water shortage. Some people leave their taps running even when they are not fetching water. All this is lost to the ground. The resultant problem is lack of enough water.