Question

Why has a “water crisis” –or severe limitation of potable water --emerged in China in recent years? What are the key drivers? Where does it predominate geographically? What are some possible solutions you might suggest?

Answer 1

China is recently experiencing six major environment problems such as :

1.Water problems and shortage of water

2.Air pollution

3.Soil problems

4.Habitat destruction

5.Damage of Biodiversity

6.Mega projects.

Among these water problem is most challenging issue faced by China recently.Especially in northern part of the country. The UN considers China is one of the 13 countries most affected by water scarcity. Water quality and quantity also reduced during recent years.China's demand for water for the following sectors namely:

1.Agriculture(65%)

2.Industry(23%)

3.Domestic(12%)

The main reason for water problems in China are as follows:

1.Rapid economic development

2.uneven distribution of water resources

3.urbanization

4.Growing population

5.poor planning

Water crisis predominate geograhically in northern part of China where doesn't have much water.

Possible remedy for water problems are as follows:

1.controlling population growth:

In order to control population growth Government must adopt some family planning programmes. And also provide Awareness classes for rural population about the danger of growing population.

2.Government action is necessary to control water pollution

3.Take proper step for even distribution of water resources

4.Scientific management of water resources.

5.Urbanization without destroying water resources.

6.proper planning for water problems and take adequate steps to preserve limited water resources.

7.proper control on the domestic wastage of water.

8.Adopt Drip irrigation method which is most suitable method for save water.