Global Water Crisis

Water Crisis

There are several principal manifestations of the water crisis.

▪Inadequate access to safe drinking water for about 884 million people

▪Inadequate access to water for sanitation and waste disposal for 2.5 billion people

▪Groundwater overdrafting (excessive use) leading to diminished agricultural yields

▪Overuse and pollution of water resources harming biodiversity

▪Regional conflicts over scarce water resources sometimes resulting in warfare