World Water Crisis By: Sydney, CJ, Kaitlin, Elly

 The world need for water and how it is in short supply  Water scarcity is the lack of enough water or lack of access to safe water. What is it?

 Agriculture  Growing world population  Political problems- civil and military disputes  Economic differences Water demands

Issues it causes U.S.  At least 36 states are expected to face water shortages in the next 5 years  Price for ensuring a reliable water supply could be staggering Globally  Nearly 1 billion people don’t have access to clean and safe water  Diseases

 Up to half of humanity has one of the six main diseases received from water Ex. Diarrhea, schistosomaisis, trachoma, infestation with ascaris, guinea worm, or hookworm.  5 million people die from poor drinking water each year  Developing countries are most impacted Population impacted

 Ruins rivers and lakes  Dries out environment  Helps fuel wildfires How does it impact the environment

Colorado river levels depleting

 Reuse water  Support water agencies – promote recycling and reclamation systems  Reduce water loss- improve maintenance of water delivery systems Water Conservation

 Manage water better  Put aside money for better water facilities- upgrading pipes- 300 billion dollars over 30 years  invest in new crop varieties  Improve irrigation efficiency Water Conservation cont.