Domestic And Global Water Supply Issues

Globally, agricultural water use accounts for nearly 70 percent of all water withdrawals. When we consider that the world's population is expected to grow from 7 billion to 10 billion people by 2050, we quickly realize the-the successful management of our water resources is critical. The State Department reports that in just 2 decades the world's demand for fresh water is expected to exceed supply by 40 percent. There's increasing recognition that water scarcity raises tensions between Nations and may be a driver of armed conflict. Coupled with our changing climate, the future of our water supplies, both here in the U.S. and around the world, is a cause for grave concern.