Water Scarcity: A Global Crisis Impacting Communities Worldwide

Water scarcity is a pressing issue affecting both developing and developed nations, leading to devastating consequences such as limited access to clean water, health risks from lead contamination, and environmental degradation. The root causes include climate change, pollution, and population growth. Addressing this crisis requires collective action through water conservation practices, supporting affected communities, and advocating for sustainable water management solutions.

• Water Scarcity
• Global Crisis
• Climate Change
• Pollution
• Sustainable Management

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2. VGD CAPSTONE PROJECT STAPHANA EDOUARD Water Scarcity

3. What is water scarcity

4. Water scarce countries

5. Navajo Nation and Baltimore Water Crisis Navajo Nation (Indian reservation) more than one-third of the population lacks access to running water or indoor plumbing facilities. Residents rely on monthly water bottles deliveries Seek water in local wells or watering hole. Wait times for piped water supply is up to 15 years and cost $12, 000. Baltimore, Maryland Water rates more than doubled (to repair water infrastructure) Residents were paying more than 3.6% of their income for water. From 2010 to 2018 water service costs increased by 127%

6. The causes of water scarcity Climate change Pollution Population growth We re currently facing a global water crisis. Our populations and economies are growing and demanding more water. But our supply is threatened by climate change, water waste and pollution. Betsy Otto

7. Climate Change

8. Population Growth

9. Water Pollution -> chemicals

10. Lead infested water crisis

11. Consequences of drinking lead infested water

12. Could cause: Kidney cancer Brain cancer (gliomas) Act synergistically with other carcinogens. How lead affects the human health in general

13. What can we do? EASY STEPS YOU CAN TAKE: Reduce indoor water use Reduce outdoor water use (landscapes) Volunteer for the cause Donate to charity Raise awareness Get involved locally, visit Captains for Clean Water for more information https://captainsforcleanwater.org/