Sources Of Water and Who Consumes it?

Question 0

Why is demand increasing: agriculture

Answer 0

Increasing global population and increased global prosperity will demand higher rates of food production and so more water is needed for irrigation and such.

Question 1

Is there enough water for everyone?

Answer 1

There is enough water for everyone, in fact we only use about 50 per cent of available water.
Rapid population growth in areas where there are limited supplies and a deterioration in water quality means more people are facing water shortages.
There is a world water gap between the “haves” and “have nots” as wealthy nations consume more and more.

Question 2

Why is demand increasing: domestic

Answer 2

Daily domestic use average 47 litres per person in Africa, 95 in Asia, 334 in the UK and 578 in the USA.

Question 3

Why is demand increasing: industry

Answer 3

Increased during 20th century due to large scale industrialisation in Europe, Russia, Canada and the U.S.
It rises in the next decade due to the industrialisation of China and India.