Data indicate that the present rate of freshwater consumption in most developed countries is .
A)increasing groundwater storage and decreasing surface water storage
B)sustainable for the foreseeable future
C)unsustainable
D)only a problem in areas not on the coast
E)irrelevant, as water is not currently limiting

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The current rate of freshwater consumption in most developed countries is considered unsustainable due to over-extraction, pollution, and climate change impacts, which are depleting water resources faster than they can be replenished.

Data Indicate That the Present Rate of Freshwater Consumption in Most