Increases in the human population put pressure on water resources as more people are competing for limited freshwater supplies. As the population grows, the demand for water increases for various activities such as drinking, sanitation, agriculture, and industrial use. This leads to overexploitation of water sources, depletion of aquifers, and increased water pollution. For instance, in regions with high population densities like India and China, the growing demand for water has resulted in the drying up of rivers and lakes and the contamination of groundwater with pollutants.
