Without immediate action by the national government, provinces, water boards and consumers, those extra cubic meters of water cannot be extracted, and a drinking water shortage will arise, the RIVM warns. That is why, according to the institute, water must be retained longer and larger water supplies must be built up. The extraction of drinking water from alternative sources, such as salt water and sewage, must also be considered.
RIVM: uncertain whether there will be enough drinking water in 2030
