Impacts of water insecurity

• What is water insecurity?

  When there is not enough good quality safe water available for people to be healthy
• What is water conservation?


  Control and development of resources to use less water and prevent pollution
• What does over-abstraction refer to?

  When water is being used more quickly than it is being replaced
• What are the four impacts of water insecurity?

  1. Waterborne diseases / pollution
  2. Conflict
  3. Food production
  4. Industrial output
• What are waterborne diseases and pollution?

  Many in Africa and Asia are forced to drink contaminated water, leading to diseases like cholera
• How does conflict relate to water insecurity?

  Rising demands and uncertain supplies cause social unrest
• Why is food production affected by water insecurity?

  Agriculture requires large amounts of water
• What is the impact of water insecurity on industrial output?


  Water is necessary to generate electricity
• What is the consequence of water shortages on manufacturing?

  Water shortages lead to a reduction in manufacture