Water scarcity issues refer to the lack of access to sufficient, clean water resources for human and environmental needs. It occurs when the demand for water exceeds the available supply.
Related terms
Water Stress: Water stress refers to a condition where the demand for water exceeds the available supply within a particular region or time period.
Desalination: Desalination is the process of removing salt and other impurities from seawater or brackish water to make it suitable for drinking or irrigation purposes.
Water Footprint: A water footprint measures how much freshwater is consumed by an individual, community, or business over their activities or through consumption of goods and services.