What is Water Scarcity ?| Causes |Solutions

What is Water Scarcity ?| Causes |Solutions

                            

Water scarcity is the lack of sufficient available water resources to meet the demands of water usage within a region . It is the difficulty of obtaining sources of fresh water for use during a period of time and may result in depletion and deterioration.

 Water scarcity is being driven by two converging phenomena : growing fresh water use and depletion of usable fresh water resources . The reduction of water scarcity is a goal of many countries and governments. The U.N recognizes the importance of reducing the number of people without sustainable access to clean water and sanitation .

                                         Now India facing the worst water crisis in the world . Some cities like Bengaluru , Delhi and Hyderabad facing more water scarcity .  

Causes of water scarcity :-

1.    Pollution of water .

2.    Overuse of water .

3.    Growth of population.

4.    Increasing of Global warming.

5.    Excess use of ground water .

6.    Misusing of fresh water .

7.    Digging of more Bore wells .

8.    Deforestation and

9.    Urbanization .

These are the causes of Water scarcity .

Solutions of Water scarcity :-

1.                Instead of using shower we can use buckets of water for bathing .

2.                Check water taps, pipelines and toilet tank for leakages seal if necessary .

3.                Build water harvesting system in your house .

4.                Use Sprinklers and Drip Irrigation in Agriculture for water conserving .

5.                Soak pits construction should be done mandatory .

6.                Except septic tanks all connections should be attached to soak pits .

7.                No other usages should be done in water bodies .

8.                POP idols should not immerse in water bodies .

9.                Deforestation should be decreased .

10.           The Government should appreciate the colonies which save or conserve water.