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Conservation in the Arabian Gulf countries

Journal Article · · Journal of the American Water Works Association; (USA)
OSTI ID:6558070

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, and 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 their socioeconomic effects.

OSTI ID:
6558070
Journal Information:
Journal of the American Water Works Association; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of the American Water Works Association; (USA) Vol. 82:5; ISSN JAWWA; ISSN 0003-150X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English