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Flag of the Netherlands. File photoPARIS Sep 26 Potable water shortages could hit the Netherlands in the next few years due to drought, pollution and a growing population, NRC reports, citing a document from the country's water supply companies.»Water system is reaching its limits due to drought, water salinity and increased demand for water due to population and economic growth. The availability of drinking water is under pressure,» the water industry association said in a note, cited by the publication.Advance: a «hunger line» appeared in EuropeIt is also noted that the quality of drinking water sources is deteriorating due to industrial and agricultural pollution. And the demand for water will rise with the population of the Netherlands expected to increase by about 1.5 million people over the next 20 years. 2030 if the existing infrastructure is not expanded. In addition, they fear that they «will not be able to guarantee a timely supply of potable water for all the 900,000 new homes the government wants to build by 2030.» Water utilities complain about lengthy procedures for obtaining water permits. They offer accelerated commissioning of new water intake facilities and obtaining drinking water from sea water. In addition, according to the publication, they recommend simplifying or even making it mandatory for households to collect rainwater and recycle used drinking water. began to reduce the number of livestock due to drought