Water Scarcity

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Natural Science:
Environmental Issues "Water Scarcity"
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“At any given time, the country has 146 billion cubic meters of water available, yet we are treating it like a free resource… we are throwing water away by the second, and we are not managing it properly,” Environment Secretary Ramon Paje said.

Last June 27, 2012, one reporter in our discussion explained that fresh water in the world is decreasing. He even showed some pictures of people in the other countries who are encountering problems on how to get water. Water is the most abundant resource here on Earth. [1] They have discussed that fresh water is a renewable resource which means it is a natural resource that has the ability to reproduce. However the reporter said that we will gradually experience problems in fresh water because the world's supply of clean fresh water is decreasing day by day.

Source: The Water Project

Source: Riverina Water
How important is water? Here is a picture of a more detailed information: How much water do we use? [2]
Basically, water is important to us. We need water in order to live. How about you? Do you drink enough water? They say that we need at least eight (8) glasses of water a day. But some of us can't really do that. Check out your water requirement by using this generator. 
Human water requirement calculator: CSG Network
Causes of Water Scarcity
Over-exploitation of water

India is the largest user of groundwater resources in the world. It is estimated that approximately 230 cubic kilometers per year is used annually, this is more than a quarter of the total world consumption from this resource. [3]

I have read an article of my blockmate wherein it states that "The Polynesians are the clearest example of a society that destroyed itself by over-exploiting its own resources." [4] We could actually experience that if we continue abusing our natural resources. From abundance to extinction because of over-exploitation.

More at: Rain Harvest - Physical Causes of Water Scarcity in Southern Africa

Source: Flickrhivemind

Source: PeopleInt
Improper Waste Disposal
Linda Tarr Kent, a reporter and editor, said that Dissolved solids from sewage, landfills or improper dumps—including organic compounds thrown into trash--can affect groundwater.
More at: Live Strong
Improper waste disposal can cause the groundwater to be polluted and unclean. Furthermore, water could be unhealthy and unsafe to drink. The water we would be drinking in the years to come can be contaminated.

. More at: USGS
Some people in the world, drink dirty water which is really unsafe for consumption. They put the water in a glass, wait for the dirt to sink and drink it.

Source: Green Jungle

In abundance, we often forget to value things. Consciously or unconsciously, we ignore how important things are and we tend to misuse or even abuse things.

"Philippines may face water shortage without proper management"

-Virgil B. Lopes, Writer in Sun Star Newspaper
More at: Sun Star
This article makes you aware. It's up to you if you care. If you care you don't just share. Because to act is to care.
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Source: SSWM

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I also recommend you guys to read this: 100 Ways to Conserve Water
Conserve water, turn off faucets tightly after use. Conserve water, shower together. (Just kidding)
How about you? How can you contribute to the conservation of water?
Drop your answers in the comment box! Conserve water, ____________________________.

References: [1] India Water Portal [2] Saching [3] I want to science you, please. [4] Good Environment
Checked by: Prof. Crisencio M. Paner