The water crisis is not a problem unique to dry countries. In countries with relatively high rainfall, water shortages can still occur because of leakages and the subsequent loss of billions of litres of water. In addition, the average daily consumption of water has risen to as much as 150 litres per person in recent years, due to the increased use of modern technology in our homes. To overcome these problems, the public are encouraged to limit their consumption, and the water companies are being forced to repair pipes.
The demand of water will increase throughout this century, and consequently more countries will turn to desalination as the solution to their decreasing water supplies. However, as water shortages become more widespread due to global warming, this alone will not be enough to solve the problem. Governments will be obliged to ensure that water companies operate efficiently and the public will learn that water a precious resource to be used economically