Why is the demand for freshwater increasing?

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Increase in population

  • Continuous population growth creates a larger demand for freshwater

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Economic development

  • Some economic activities, such as manufacturing and agricultural activities, consume huge amounts of water

  • Water is used inefficiently in some economic activities

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Rise in living standards

  • With high income, ppl demand for more food and consume goods

  • More water is needed for agricultural, industrial and domestic uses

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Low cost of water

  • Not enough economic incentive for ppl to save water

  • Many ppl are not aware of the importance of water conservation and waste much water