Band 7.5 In many parts of the world, water is becoming a scarce resource. What are the causes of this problem? What measures can be taken to solve it? Solved

Water is life, yet in many places around the world, it’s becoming harder to find. This scarcity is a growing worry, and there are clear reasons behind it. Let’s look at why this is happening and what can be done to fix it.

One major cause is overuse. People waste water every day—long showers, leaking taps, or washing cars with running hoses. In cities, industries gulp down huge amounts for manufacturing, often without care. Another reason is climate change. Rainfall patterns are shifting—some areas get floods, while others dry up completely. Droughts are longer now, and rivers or lakes shrink. Then there’s pollution. Factories and farms dump chemicals into water sources, making them unusable. In my country, India, rivers like the Ganga suffer from this a lot.

So, what can we do? First, governments should make strict rules. Industries must recycle water, and fines should hit those who pollute. At home, we can save water—shorter baths or fixing leaks. Awareness is key—schools should teach kids to value every drop. Also, building rainwater harvesting systems can help. In villages, small tanks can store rain for tough times. Technology can step in too—like desalination plants to turn seawater into drinking water, though it’s costly.

In my opinion, it’s a shared duty. If we act fast—governments, people, everyone—water scarcity can shrink. It’s about caring for what we have before it’s gone. What’s your take?