Water Resources of Jordan

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Water Resources of Jordan

Political, Social and Economic Implications of Scarce Water Resources

Geology, geomorphology and the lithosphere Hydrology and the hydrosphere Meteorology and climatology Pollution and threats to the environment

Authors: Elias Salameh, Musa Shteiwi, Marwan Al Raggad

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Collection: World Water Resources

Language: English

Published by: Springer

Published on: 18 May 2018

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 52 Mb

ISBN: 9783319777481


Overview of Jordan's Water Resources

This book gives a detailed account of the scarce water resources of Jordan, with a focus on their quantities, quality, and use for different sectors.

Political, Social, and Economic Dimensions

It details the political, social, and economic dimensions of the scarce water resources along with their implications on Jordan's cooperation with its neighbors.

Implemented Projects and Their Outcomes

The book includes implemented projects of dams, canals, water supply networks, waste water treatment, and more. It gives an overview of which projects have been successful and which have failed to achieve their purposes and why.

Shared Water and Developmental Implications

Shared water with other countries and their developmental implications to the water sector are discussed and future water supply projects, such as the Red Sea-Dead Sea conduit project, are elaborated on.

Refugees and Water Strategies

The book also touches upon the waves of refugees and their impact on the water sector and water strategies in Jordan.

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