Water Shortages Are Widespread

Trend: Global water shortages make investing in water products and services more attractive.

Alligator Investor recommends buying PowerShares Water Resources Portfolio (PHO). He has been seeing news reports that make him want to run out and buy more immediately. Below are some links that Alligator Investor provides to support his view.

Link: Buy PowerShares Water Resources Portfolio (PHO) « Alligator Investor

Water shortage in Gambia results in lack of functioning toilets.

Low water supply in China portends a rise in global grain costs.

Water shortage worsens in the Phillipines.

Critical water shortage in Pakistan forces people to drink polluted water.

Australian companies cash in on water shortage.

Water shortage in Florida forces agricultural users to reduce consumption 15%.

Petroleum refinery in Kenya shut down due to water shortage.

Water shortage in Dominican Republic leads to violent protests.

In Colorado, where they actually have water courts to resolve disputes over limited supplies, construction of new homes and commerical buildings has been halted in some areas due to lack of water.

Water shortage in South Africa threatens economic growth.

via ETF Investor

Disclosure: I own shares in PHO.