Research a part of the world that has water stress problems, answering these questions: What is the climate of the area, and what is the natural availability of water? Which is used primarily, surface or groundwater? Then discuss in detail the
causes of water stress. Is it because the supply is contaminated? Are there access problems? Is the water being monopolized by a powerful person, agency, or firm?
Some locations, such as Washington State or Oregon might have (in general) ample supplies of water. Other locations, such as desert or semi-arid regions, may naturally have little water. Other locations, such as Singapore, may have to purchase much of their water. The causes of water stress may include pollution problems; other causes may include the misuse, or over-use of water supplies, such as through irrigation. Access issues may be related to inadequate infrastructure, conflict, poverty, or a combination.
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