Problem
Unreliable water source
Other Names:
Inadequate water supplyUncertain water location
Incidence:
Even in countries where most residents are connected to a water supply network, there may be frequent interruptions in supply. In southern Russia, water may be available for only a few hours a day. In Romania, some supply systems do not function for more than 12 hours a day. Around 30% of Italy's islanders also suffer interruptions in their water supply.
Broader Problems:
Water insecurityUninvestigated resource useInadequate water supply in rural communities Aggravates:
Inadequate water system infrastructure Reduced By:
Use of recycled waterSubject(s):
Commerce → Purchasing, supplyingHydrology → Water
Industry → Utilities
Research, Standards → Quality unification
Societal Problems → Inadequacy
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
15.05.2019 – 21:54 CEST