You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Fresh water has always been a limited resource in some parts of the world. Today, however, growing worldwide demand has made this a global problem. What are the causes of the increased demand, and what measures could governments and individuals take to respond to this problem?

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Shortage of freshwater
water
supply continues to be a widely discussed topic today as the catastrophe it can bring is enormously worrying. There are several identified causes
together with
a few viable solutions that we will discuss below.
Firstly
, it seems that the main factor involved is
water
contamination which leads to a reduced supply of clean
water
. The emissions from cars, factories and other human activities contain damaging pollutant particles which in turn can contaminate rainwater run-off and
thus
enter the
water
cycle.
Next,
increased population growth over time and industrialization
leads
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to
overconsumption and shrinkage of
water
reservoirs.
Finally
, global warming
due to
the greenhouse effect, a worldwide phenomenon has reduced global
water
reserve. To exemplify
this
, i. countries like Singapore which has low natural
water
resources, these combined effects of global warming and low supply are seen as more devastating. Turning to the possible remedies for
this
issue, a widespread Save
Water
campaign might increase public awareness of using
water
more efficiently.
For instance
in Malaysia, the government is actively promoting mindful use of
water
supply by advertising in mainstream media.
Secondly
, perhaps, more subsidised
water
-saving equipment funded by the government is most welcomed.
This
special equipment,
such
as
water
-saving taps, toilets and showers showed a substantial reduction in
water
use per year and is undeniably cost-effective.
Finally
, it appears that stricter legislation and punishment for offenders who contaminate
water
sources
such
as rivers might mitigate the crime related to these pressing problems. In conclusion, freshwater reduction originates from human and environmental causes
while
the measures to tackle
this
issue lie on the government's shoulders and public efforts.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • fresh water scarcity
  • limited resource
  • worldwide demand
  • water conservation
  • sustainable infrastructure
  • desalination
  • water recycling
  • industrialization
  • agriculture irrigation
  • population growth
  • climate change
  • industrial regulation
  • water management
  • policy implementation
  • water-efficient appliances
  • public awareness campaigns
  • rationing of water
  • international treaties
  • conservation measures
  • groundwater depletion
  • ecosystem preservation
  • sustainability practices
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