Water Shortage (problem)
Definition
level of water usage exceeds the water supply available
Causes
High Demand
Point:Growing population
Elaboration: More water is needed for domestic uses
Elaboration: Drinking, bathing
Example: As world population increased from 1.6 billion in 1900 to 3.1 billion in 1960, the water demand for domestic uses also increase.
Link: Therefore there is high demand of water but low supply leading to water shortage
Point: Affluence
Define and elaboration: when people become wealthy, they want to live more comfortably
Elaboration:they will buy more water intensive products
such as meat, washing machines.
Example (place specific, values): Washing machines uses 75Liters of water which is more than hand washing clothes
Link:Therefore, increases demand of water but there is low supply leading to water shortage
Low Supply