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The document discusses various types of water resources, including natural sources like rain, rivers, lakes, and ice, as well as artificial sources such as treated wastewater and desalinated seawater. It highlights the importance of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in promoting sustainable development and addressing major water-related challenges like water scarcity, pollution, and climate change. Additionally, it outlines the benefits of IWRM in improving social welfare and environmental sustainability.

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WATER RESOURCES (✓)

The document discusses various types of water resources, including natural sources like rain, rivers, lakes, and ice, as well as artificial sources such as treated wastewater and desalinated seawater. It highlights the importance of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in promoting sustainable development and addressing major water-related challenges like water scarcity, pollution, and climate change. Additionally, it outlines the benefits of IWRM in improving social welfare and environmental sustainability.

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• A vital resource that’s replenished by water

2. groundwater
water.
• A free, reliable, and relatively clean source of
1. Rain
• Natural water resources
Types of water resources
• Water resources refers to natural resources of
water that are potentially useful as a
source of water supply. About 97% of the
water on Earth is mainly salt water and
only around 3% is fresh water;
approximately around two thirds of this is
DEFINATION
frozen in glaciers and polar ice caps.
WATER RESOURCES
3. Rivers
• A source of freshwater that’s used for
transportation, power generation, recreation,
and more.
•
4. Lakes
• A natural source of freshwater.

5. ICE
• A natural source of water.

• Artificial water resources

1. Treated wastewater
• Wastewater treatment is a process which removes and
eliminates contaminants from wastewater
2. Desalinated sea water
• Desalination is a process that removes salt and other impurities
from seawater
INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (IWRM)

DEFINATION
• IWRM promotes the coordinated development
and management of water, land and related
resources to maximize economic and social
welfare in an equitable manner, without
compromising the sustainability of vital
ecosystems.

Benefits of IWRM
• IWRM can improve equitable economic and
social welfare.
• IWRM can ensure the sustainability of the
environment.
• IWRM can contribute to peace, cooperation,
sustainable development, and ecological
protection.
3. Climate change
•Rising temperatures
•Climate change can lead to rising temperatures and changes
in rainfall patterns.
2. Water scarcity
•Lack of freshwater: Water scarcity occurs when there is not
enough freshwater to meet the needs of water users.
microorganisms and poisonous substances.
can contaminate water with disease-causing
• toxic waste: Human activities like sewage and toxic waste
1. Water pollution
RESOURCES
MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH WATER
4. Groundwater overexploitation
• Aquifer depletion: Excessive groundwater extraction
can lead to aquifer depletion and saltwater intrusion

5. Water quality
• Agricultural runoff: Chemicals from fertilizers,
pesticides, and herbicides can contaminate water
sources

6. Other challenges
• Habitat destruction: Pollution, over-extraction, and
climate change can destroy habitats
• Water governance framework: Implementing water
policies can be challenging in diverse socio-economic
and political contexts
• Poor infrastructure: Constructing water infrastructure
can have economic, social, and environmental
consequences

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