The lack of access to clean water is a growing global challenge that threatens human life and sustainable development. Many countries are facing their worst water crisis ever, and the situation will become more severe in the coming years due to many factors such as due to a growing population, urbanization, unsustainable use of existing water resources, and climate change. Therefore, new technological solutions are needed to solve the global water crisis.
The UN estimates 48 countries will experience water scarcity by 2025. Four billion people in the world face at least one month of water scarcity every year, and the water crisis will turn into a food crisis in many areas of the world.
Producers of food in Europe have depleted the groundwater, and the production of food is affected by this. Increased global temperature will lead to an increase in groundwater temperature, which in turn means an increase in bacterias harmful to humans.
More people will become climate refugees due to lack of water, or because of conflicts that arise as a result. Women and children are particularly vulnerable when collection of water.
The amount of available fresh water is reduced for both industry and private households.