If sustainable agricultural activities decrease because of the lack of water, many more rural residents may seek opportunities in El Alto, where they may face similar water shortages, while raising demand. 
Endapo uendelezaji wa shughuli za kilimo utapungua kwa sababu ya uhaba wa maji, watu wengi zaidi kutoka maeneo ya vijijini watatiririka kwenda El Alto kujitafutia maisha, ambapo watakumbana na tatizo lile lile la uhaba wa maji na papo hapo wakiongeza mahitaji ya maji.