Water

Earth is surrounded with water but only 3% of water is pure and can be consumed. Water is a resource which is very essential for the survival of mankind. Environmental reasons and human attitude towards water is the main reasons for the scarcity of water some countries are facing.

People in many countries are deprived of this basic need of consuming pure water. There are many reasons which attest the short supply of water in these countries. Population in some countries like India and China makes it difficult; to cater the water needs of all families. Also callous attitude of some people towards water are effecting the needy. Since pure water is scarce there is price people have to pay to afford it. So, rich who can afford it consume more than required.

There are many things government and people can do to use this resource wisely. Investment into research to convert available water into pure water should be encouraged. Dumping of waste into water should be avoided and alternative method should be developed to decompose the waste. Government should ban organisation’s leaving harmful chemicals into water, it is not only dangerous to human beings but also cause of disturbance to the marine life.

Individuals should be educated to consume water more sensibly. Water should be equally distributed among families according to number of members. Drinking water should not be allowed to be priced possession of some but a right of every man.

Lastly, conservation of water is a responsibility of every individual in the world and not just the government or few countries.