Water Supply and Scarcity
According to the United Nations, water scarcity is defined as the point at which the aggregate impact of all users impinges on the supply or quality of water. Water scarcity is a relative concept and can occur at any level of supply or demand. Scarcity may be socially-constructed or the consequence of altered supply patterns stemming from climate change. Resources available in this sub-theme include U.S. drought monitoring data, workshops for rural water supply systems, among other resources that support water supply and scarcity.
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Water Supply and Scarcity Resources
U.S. Drought Monitor Statistics
Published:
January 1, 2014National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationU.S. Department of Agriculture
national Drought Monitor statistical grid comparing current conditions vs. last week, 3 months ago, start of calendar year, start of water year and one year agoRead more
Aqueduct Country and River Basin Rankings Map
World Resources Institute
This map shows countries and river basins' average exposure to five of Aqueduct's water risk indicators: baseline water stress, interannual variability, seasonal variability, flood occurrence, and drought severity. Risk exposure scores are available for every country (except Greenland and...Read more
U.S. Drought Monitor Maps and Tables
Published:
July 8, 2014National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationU.S. Department of Agriculture
state, regional and national Drought Monitor tables from the present to 1/4/2000Read more
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