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Water Science Opinion Survey:
What will be the world's biggest water problem in the future

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As the population of the United States and the world keeps growing, more pressure is put on our water resources. In the coming decade, what do you think the most serious problem will be concerning your water situation? Will it be water shortages, water made undrinkable by pollution, a breakdown in the infrastructure to obtain and supply water ... or will there not be any major water problems at all?

Select an answer from the form below and see how your answer compares to those of others throughout the U.S. and the world.

Take our survey to tell us what you think

(1) What will be the biggest water problem in the coming years?

We will not have enough water
Water will be too polluted
Drinking water will be unsafe
Water systems (infrastructure) will break down
There won't be major water problems

2) Where do you live (U.S. state/World area):

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