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7. Water quality and water supply reliability are jeopardized by climate change in
a variety of ways that affect ecosystems and livelihoods.
Surface and groundwater supplies in some regions are already stressed by increasing demand
for water as well as declining runoff and groundwater recharge. In some regions, particularly
the southern part of the country and the Caribbean and Pacific Islands, climate change is
increasing the likelihood of water shortages and competition for water among its many
uses. Water quality is diminishing in many areas, particularly due to increasing sediment and
contaminant concentrations after heavy downpours.
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