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What causes water shortages?

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What causes water shortages?

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• Increasing U.S. population. According to the EPA, the U.S. population grew by 89% between 1950 and 2000. • Increasing usage. While the population grew by 89%, U.S. water usage increased 200% between 1950 and 2000. The average American uses the equivalent of 100 gallons of water a day, double the average in Europe. • Aging infrastructure, where millions of gallons are lost daily due to leaks in water supply piping.