AWWA JAW27592 Journal AWWA - Conservation in the Arabian Gulf Countries

Journal Article by American Water Works Association, 05/01/1990

Akkad, Adnan A.

Full Description

In the Arabian Gulf region in general, and in Saudi Arabia in particular, demand for water in the agricultural, domestic, and industrial sectors has increased dramatically as a result of rapid development, an improved standard of living, and diversification of economic activity in agriculture and industry. This article presents an overview of supply and demand situations prevailing in the Arabian Gulf region and discusses various conventional and unconventional alternatives for meeting the growing demand for water. It also describes conservation measures and the socioeconomic effects. Includes 34 references, tables, figures.

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Edition: Vol. 82 - No. 5 Published: 05/01/1990 Number of Pages: 11 File Size: 1 file , 5.8 MB