Introduction
The article examines the issues about water use and management and terms Lake Colorado as the lifeblood of the regions in the American Southwest with over 30 million individuals. A water budget study by Tim Barnett and David Pierce in 2008 indicated a 10% probability that water storage in Lake Mead and Powell will run dry by 2013 and a 50% probability that it will run dry by 2021. The water shortage challenge is caused by climate change related to global warming. Moreover, the United Nations cautions of the possibility of water supplies becoming one of the most significant environmental challenges in the twenty-first century.
Reflection
Water shortage is a major global challenge since if water reservoirs run dry, individuals will not get adequate water to drink or water their crops and animals. The resultant challenge from water shortage may include a general economic decline and loss of biodiversity. Ensuring sustainability of water resources is necessary to prevent the projected inadequacy, as suggested by the article. Encouraging actions that minimize global warming is key to avoiding water shortage since it is the leading cause of climate change, which usually disrupts weather conditions and contaminates water resources. Regulating global warming is also essential since it helps minimize biodiversity loss and prevent water levels. Therefore, the article helps address the seeming issue of water shortage and climate change.
Conclusion
Nixdorff et al. (2021) also address the issue of water challenges in their article, “Improving the implementation of water and resource recovery in Canada.” They maintain that there is a need to consider water usage and disposal of wastewater. The research applied structured interviews about water resource recovery in Canada filled by the participants engaged in related projects. The result of the study indicated that guidance on public engagement, costs, technology, and impact assessments ought to be included as a policy for water resource recovery to enhance its implementation.
Reference
Nixdorff, H., Noga, J., Amsalu, D., Springett, J., & Ashbolt, N. (2021). Improving the implementation of water and resource recovery in Canada. Journal of Water Reuse and Desalination, 11(3), 453–463. Web.