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Water conflicts occur because the demand for water resources and potable water can exceed supply, or because control over access and allocation of water may be disputed

PREVENTING CONFLICTS OVER WATER

Such preventive measures include (1) laws and regulations at the local, state or provincial, national, or international level; (2) proactive cooperation among nations or among states or provinces within nations; and (3) mediation and arbitration.

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