Increases in the human population put pressure on water resources in multiple ways. Firstly, as the population grows, there is an increased demand for freshwater for drinking, sanitation, and agriculture, leading to over-extraction and depletion of water sources. Additionally, population growth leads to urbanization and industrialization, generating more pollution and waste that can contaminate water bodies. Finally, the need for more infrastructure, such as dams and reservoirs, to meet the growing population's water demands can disrupt ecosystems and alter natural water cycles, affecting the availability and quality of water resources.
