Answer to Question #197705 in General Chemistry for Blank 0822

Question

The Earth is rhetorically called the world of water. This is because 70 to 71% of the Earth surface is occupied with water. Our country the Philippines is surrounded with multiple bodies of water, then why is that despite of this, one of leading problem or crisis that the most communities are facing is water shortage, how can this be possible knowing that there is an abundance of water that surrounds our islands. What is the root of this? And What proposition would you suggest in alleviating suffering from this crisis?

Limit the answer to 200 words per item.

Answer 1

-> Low or negative water pressure in pipes due to short supply can attract contaminants that will put water quality at risk when the supply is restored.

-> In addition, limited supply obliges people to store more water. If not handled properly, this will provide more opportunity for mosquitoes to breed and consequently increase the cases of mosquito-borne diseases, such as dengue fever.

Strategies such as the application of improved rainwater collection systems and state-of the-art desalination technologies coupled with renewable energies can be used in the Philippines. Also by adopting innovative and long-term solutions, the Philippines can ensure water for all that will protect the peoples’ health and help drive sustainable development forward$.$