Water scarcity is a growing problem caused by population growth outpacing available fresh water resources. Only 2.5% of the world's water is fresh, with much locked away in glaciers or underground. Water scarcity occurs when demand from agriculture, cities, and the environment exceeds the available supply. To address this, solutions like water conservation, wastewater recycling, and improving irrigation must be implemented, otherwise water conflicts and health issues will continue to escalate.