In Costa Rica, 2020 projections for water demand for all uses are estimated to reach , equivalent to 35% of the total water resources available.[4] The key challenge is to properly manage the growth in demand from 5% to 35% of available water resources. Urban development continues to increase the pressure on water resources and the use of water and groundwater in particular is becoming increasingly more complex due to rapid urbanization and over-exploitation from domestic, industrial, and agricultural demand. by matthew.t
