Water Scarcity
More than 1/3 of the world’s rapidly growing population will be forced to live without adequate water supply in 2025.
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Drought and water stress, increasingly widespread, are reshaping water management strategies. As a result, the proliferation of wastewater reuse, including potable, efficiency tools like smart water, and desalination are on the rise across global hotspots.
Keith Hays, Vice President, Bluefield Research
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