Running Out of Water in the UK: Hidden Crisis or Absurd Prospect? | Nicci Russell | TEDxNorthwich

Water Scarcity & Consumption - The UK is currently facing water scarcity issues [10] - By 2055, the water deficit in England is projected to reach 5 billion liters per day, exceeding one-third of the current daily water usage [12] - Since 1971, the UK population has increased by 12 million, leading to greater water demand [14] - Individual daily water consumption has almost doubled compared to six decades ago [15] - A medium-sized data center consumes the same amount of water as three average-sized hospitals [5] - Producing an average-sized chocolate bar requires 1,000 liters of water [5] - Sprinklers can waste 1,000 liters of water per hour [19] Impact & Solutions - Climate change, driven by human behavior, exacerbates water scarcity through extreme weather events like floods and droughts [15][16] - Most of England is officially categorized as seriously water-stressed [16] - Reducing shower time by one minute can save 15 liters of water per shower [19] - Collective small actions, such as reducing shower time, can significantly contribute to bridging the 5 billion liter daily water gap [20][21]