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Water Scarcity

Water scarcity is a critical global issue of the 21st century, driven by population growth, urbanization, climate change, and poor water management. The objective is to ensure sustainable access to clean water while balancing the needs of people, industries, and ecosystems. The consequences include strain on ecosystems, agriculture, economies, and human health, leading to increased competition for water resources.

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Water Scarcity

Water scarcity is a critical global issue of the 21st century, driven by population growth, urbanization, climate change, and poor water management. The objective is to ensure sustainable access to clean water while balancing the needs of people, industries, and ecosystems. The consequences include strain on ecosystems, agriculture, economies, and human health, leading to increased competition for water resources.

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WATER SCARCITY

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering


Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangalore, India
Introduction: Objectives:
Water scarcity has emerged as one of the The objective of addressing water
most pressing global challenges of the 21st scarcity is to ensure sustainable
century, affecting millions of people access to clean and safe water for
worldwide. With growing populations, all, balancing the needs of people,
urbanization, climate change, and industries, and ecosystems while
unsustainable water management practices, managing and conserving water
many regions face dwindling water resources effectively.
resources, posing significant risks to
ecosystems, economies, and human well-
being.

References:
"Water in Crisis: A Guide to the World's
Fresh Water Resources". Oxford
University Press. This book provides a
comprehensive overview of water
scarcity issues, including its causes,
Result and discussion: impacts, and potential solutions, written
The result of water scarcity is a by renowned water expert Peter H.
significant strain on ecosystems,
agriculture, economies, and human Author details:
health. It leads to reduced water
availability for drinking, sanitation, Navya(4SN21EE004)
and irrigation, resulting in increased
competition for water resources and
potential conflicts.

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