Scientists concerned about a potential fresh water disaster.

The ever-growing need for clean water is stretching not only developing countries, but also the rich industrialised nations of the world. Scientists around the planet are searching out new technologies and unusual ideas to find solutions to the potential disaster.

Respected scientific journal Nature has published a review paper from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Mark Shannon in which he states, “As dire as the growing problems are with a lack of enough clean water in the world. I have a great deal of hope that many of these problems can be solved by increasing research into the science and technology of water purification,”

The paper says that many advanced technologies that utilise an emphasis on environmentally friendly technology to kill microbes such as, nanoscale filtration and membrane bioreactors. Will need widespread introduction to be used in the desalination, decontamination and disinfection of water supplies.
WaterCAMPWS spokesman Geoffrey Prentice says, “Clearly, a coordinated, multi-faceted approach is needed to deal with complex water issues,”

He added, “Ours is one of several agencies working to address the water crisis before it grows worse. Working with the U.S. Mission to UNESCO, we are highlighting the international dimensions of inadequate water supplies, which lead to millions of deaths each year, primarily in the developing world,”

Scientists and government officials will meet at the upcoming international water forum at the Department of State USA, led by NSF and UNESCO, who will discuss how to confront the world’s fresh water needs.
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