Sustainability of Water Provision in Less Economically Developed Countries

Water is not only necessary for life and health, it is also an important driving force for agricultural production, economics, and global development. However, water resources are limited, the population is increasing, and the water demand is increasing at an uncontrollable and unsustainable rate. The supply of water changes greatly with the passage of time due to seasonal cycle and yearly variation. These high supply periods and low supply periods are almost unpredictable and therefore pressure is exerted on water management at the local, national and even world level (UN, N.D.).

Water supply and sanitation play an integral role in the green and comprehensive growth agenda of each country and are an essential requirement for human health, economic development and environmental sustainability. Without clean drinking water, public sanitation water, industrial water, industrial water, urban floods, vibrant rivers, lakes, wetlands and coastal areas it is impossible to imagine a lush, comprehensive future. For most countries in the region, the vision of this water sector is achievable in a generation and now there are correct decisions about institutional reform and investment.

Water is the center of sustainable development and is essential for socioeconomic development, healthy ecosystems, and human survival. This is important to reduce the burden of worldwide diseases and to improve the health, happiness and productivity of the population. It's the heart of creating and protecting various benefits and services. Water is also at the heart of adaptation to climate change, an important link between the climate system, human society and the environment.

The bad quality of water brings about a big economic impact that hinders the socio-economic development of the local communities and countries. In developing countries, an estimated $ 260 billion has been lost due to poor hygiene and poor water supply. This not only slows socio-economic development but also affects employment creation activities. For example, agriculture is the main source of income in Africa, accounting for 60% of the labor force. Degradation of natural resources such as land, soil and water due to water pollution can reduce the feasibility of agricultural activities and many poor people depend on this activity throughout Africa. Therefore, prevention of water pollution helps to reduce the disease burden and unemployment of people most vulnerable to society and alleviate poverty.

Approach to water pollution problems to achieve the goal of sustainable development Fatine Ezbakhe *