11.  But other industry insiders argue reverse osmosis systems are last-resort solutions for severe water quality issues.

12.  By contrast, neither Australia nor India, which are also prone to El Nino-related droughts, have had severe water problems yet.

13.  Dozens of dairies sprang up on the drained land near the old riverbed, and pollution from the milk cows caused severe water quality problems downstream in Lake Okeechobee.

14.  Regions of India and Pakistan are also suffering from the momentous drought, with millions of people facing severe water shortages.

15.  Severe water shortages are creating social and political strains on both sides of the river.

16.  That same year, the Alabama National Guard was mustered to truck water into cities that faced severe water shortages.

17.  With severe water problems, it may be necessary to dig up the ground around the foundation to provide a waterproof barrier and a drain field.

18.  Without a backup, shutting down even one tunnel for inspection would cause severe water shortages.

19.  Palestinians expect a severe water shortage in their areas, the Palestinian Environment Minister said Wednesday, blaming a severe drought and Israeli policies.

20.  A regional drought, leading to food shortages on Borneo and severe water rationing in the capital, is likely to be compounded soon by dangerous, seasonal smog.