Egypt's Farmers Desperate for Clean Water

In Fayoum, Egypt, water is becoming increasingly scarce. Egypt falls below the UN's water poverty line of 1,000 cubic meters of water per person per year. It is now less than 800 cubic meters per person per year. It's population of 80million and "sprawling urbanization" are finally taking its toll. One of Fayoum's oasis which use to be considered a plentiful and reliable source of water is being swallowed by the surrounding desert. Farmers affected by the lack of clean water and any water for that matter can barely afford to provide for thier family let alone make a profit. Many have already given up on the land and the government. Those farmer's who are opting to stay are demanding serious efforts to fix the issue. There are huge concerns with farmers resorting to thier only option of irrigating thier crops with unsanitary sewage water. Many have joined the water-user association which placed many famers in classes where they learn how to efficiently convserve as much water as possible. This is part of the governments attempt to tackle the problem by modernizing irrigation and teaching farmers proper water conservation.
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