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Why does water scarcity happen?

Water Scarcity happens for many reasons. Polluted water is one cause especially when you’re looking at areas that don’t have a good sewage system. Pollution can be described as anything from oil, to carcasses, to chemicals, and to fecal matter. A drought is another cause, they are common all over the world, and there is little that can be done to prevent such things from happening. Government access is another cause. In some countries, specifically those with dictatorships, the use of water may be strictly controlled by those with power, causing a scarcity for those who may be located in those areas of the world. These governments use it as a source of control over those that they are governing, causing a big problem.

What can you do to help stop water scarcity?

There is many ways you can help stop water scarcity, and help people recieve clean drinkable water. You can learn about water crisis. If you understand a problem, you are in a better position to have a solution. Join pressure groups that stop individuals, industries and governments from doing things that pollute the environment. Be a part of organizations and societies that aim to preserve and defend natural resources including water. Speak to you parents about donating or helping out charity grouped to provide water to the most needy places. Such as the water project, charity. If you want more ionformation about the water project check poout their webissite: https://thewaterproject.org/

http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/causes-effects-solutions-of-water-scarcity.php

http://www.eschooltoday.com/global-water-scarcity/your-role-in-water-preservation.html