Water Availability and Quality

WATER AVAILABILITY AND QUALITY

OVERVIEW OF THE FACTORS AFFECTING WATER AVAILABILITY AND QUALITY

WATER AVAILABILITY FACTORS

• Impact of temperature, snowmelt, and precipitation patterns on water availability

TEMPERATURE AND WATER LOSS

Temperature increase leads to greater water loss through evaporation

CHANGES IN PRECIPITATION AND WATER SUPPLIES

Changes in precipitation can either increase or decrease water supplies in different areas

WATER RESOURCES AND WATER QUALITY

Water quantity and water quality are both important for sustainable water resources

IMPACT OF HIGHER TEMPERATURES ON WATER QUALITY

Higher temperatures can reduce oxygen levels and increase pollution in water bodies

FACTORS LIMITING WATER QUANTITY AND QUALITY

Population growth, technology development, and water management decisions constrain water availability and quality

GLOBAL WATER USAGE

Irrigation is the largest use of water globally

FUN FACTS ABOUT WATER

CONCLUSION

Water availability and quality are vital for sustaining life and ecosystems. It is crucial to preserve and manage water resources for a sustainable future.