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#2: Which is worse? Water shortages vc Water pollution?
I believe that water pollution is more severe than water shortage, because water pollution causes water to be unusable for necessary usage. You could have endless supplies of water, however, if the water is dirty and foul, the water can barely be used. As we read throughout the chapter, our daily use of water can be limited by being careful and taking advantage of using impure water for tasks that do not involve pure water. Polluted water can be toxic and kill many people, but water shortages can be dealt with by smart thinking. Also water pollution is much less obvious and visible than a water shortage. People may be drinking polluted water every day and may not become aware of it until it is too late and they are already sick.