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Water Scarcity in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Water Scarcity In Congo
What is Water Scarcity?
Quality
Quantity
How Many Countries Suffer from Water Scarcity?
33%
Why do so many countries not have enough drinking water?
Why is fresh water so valuable?
97%
2%
1%
Not distributed equally
How does this issue affect Congo?
Categorized as High to Moderate Water Stress
1998 Collapse of Infrastructure
More people have died since 1998 of Malaria, Diarrhea and Malnutrition than Violence.
Congo's Water Stress is not Physical; it is Economic.
Congo has Many Problems that Stem from a Lack of a Strong Government.
The most fatal is water scarcity.
Will this Issue Worsen Over Time?
66%
How can we help?
Donating to charities like The Water Project or Lets Choose Life.
Here are some ways we can Help in our Homes.
Turn off the Tap.
Take Shorter Showers.
Buying Water Smart Appliances.
Water is a resource we all must learn to conserve.
So before you turn on a tap, or take a shower think about the effect your actions have on our planet.
Bibliography
"Only 1% of Earth's Water Is Drinkable." Water Softeners, UV Systems, Reverse Osmosis and Water Filters. Aquatel. Web. 24 Mar. 2012. http://www.aquatell.com/water-tips/only-1-earths-water-drinkable.
Shore, Rebecca. "Water in Crisis- Spotlight on the Democratic Republic of Congo." The Water Project. The Water Project, n.d. Web. 12 Mar 2012. https://thewaterproject.org/water-in-crisis-congo.php
Water: Critical Shortages Ahead?" World Resources Institute. Worlds Resources Institute. Web. 14 Mar. 2012. http://www.wri.org/node/8261/print
“Water Scarcity: The Importance of Water & Access.” The Water Project. Web. 12 Mar. 2012. http://thewaterproject.org/water_scarcity.asp
10 Ways to Reduce Water Use and Save Money." AboutMyPlanet.com. Web. 14 Mar. 2012. http://www.aboutmyplanet.com/environment/reduce-water-money/