IMPACTS OF WATER INSECURITY

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Created on: 02-06-18 21:14

Pollution and waterborne diseases

- Where water is scarce, drinking water supplies can be polluted by sewage, industrial chemicals or nitrogen from fertilisers. - Some diseases (e.g. cholera,typhoid) are caused by microorganisms passed on through water containing untreated sewage.

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Food production

- Irrigation for agriculture uses a lot of water. - A shortage of water means that less food can be grown, which could lead to starvation.

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Industrial output

- Manufacturing industries are hugely water-intensive so they cant produce as much during water shortages, reducing people's wages and effecting the economy of the country.

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Conflict

-Areas of water insecurity share the same water supplies, e.g.river/aquifer=water shortages can trigger conflicts.-E.g. one country tries to improve its water security by taking more water from river=reduce the water security of countries downstream.

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Food production

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- Irrigation for agriculture uses a lot of water. - A shortage of water means that less food can be grown, which could lead to starvation.

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Industrial output

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Conflict

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IMPACTS OF WATER INSECURITY