Pre-release Resources Flashcards
1
Q
Water stress
A
When demand for water exceeds available amount during a particular time period
2
Q
What problems are caused by water stress?
A
Too much water being removed from underground sources of water and rivers, damaging the environment
3
Q
3 components of water demand
A
Leakage
Non-household demand
Household demand
4
Q
Expected figures of leakage by 2030
A
Decrease of 25%
5
Q
Expected figures of non-household demand between 2005 and 2030
A
Increase by 200 million litres/day
6
Q
Expected figures of household demand between 2005 and 2020
A
Increased of 16 litre over person/day
7
Q
Where does continued growth in demand come from?
A
Population increase
Increasing number of households
Increasing domestic water use per person
Climate change
