Water Supply and Scarcity
According to the United Nations, water scarcity is defined as the point at which the aggregate impact of all users impinges on the supply or quality of water. Water scarcity is a relative concept and can occur at any level of supply or demand. Scarcity may be socially-constructed or the consequence of altered supply patterns stemming from climate change. Resources available in this sub-theme include U.S. drought monitoring data, workshops for rural water supply systems, among other resources that support water supply and scarcity.
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Water Supply and Scarcity Resources
Index to Evaluate the Effect of Water Shortage on the Yield of Wetland Rice
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December 1, 1981U.S. Agency for International Development
Economic evaluation of existing or potential investments in irrigation can be enhanced by a direct measure of the effect of water on yields of wetland rice.Read more
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PhilippinesEast Asia and PacificIdentification, Estimation and Validation of Some River Catchment Models With Application
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October 1, 1981U.S. Agency for International Development
This report is directed towards the identification, estimation and validation of some physical data based river catchment models. Two general classes of models, with a variety of mathematical formulations and estimation methodologies are presented.Read more
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Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North AfricaNon-Agricultural Uses of Irrigation Systems: Past Experience and Implications for Planning and Design
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July 1, 1981U.S. Agency for International Development
A review of developing country experience in using irrigation water for domestic and other nonagricultural purposes prefaces this study of the feasibility of designing multipurpose irrigation systems. Technical and cultural factors affecting feasibility are addressed, and multipurpose systems in...Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaNon-Agricultural Uses of Irrigation Systems: Household Water Supplies
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June 1, 1981U.S. Agency for International Development
The magnitude of the world's need for water signaled by the UN Drinking Water and Sanitation Decade, the adverse health effects of irrigation projects, and the increasing awareness of the basic link between water and health provide the background for this study of the feasibility of designing...Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaPublic Health Assessment of Proposed Dams, Water-Related Diseases and Community Water Supplies
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March 1, 1981U.S. Agency for International Development
The construction of 12 improved dams with reinforced release control structures has been proposed to improve the water supply in Mauritania's Brakna/Gorgol region. This report assesses the possible impacts of the dams on water-related disease incidence due to standing water, and makes...Read more
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MauritaniaSub-Saharan AfricaTriocide: Questions and Answers
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November 1, 1980U.S. Agency for International Development
The safety and effectiveness of the disinfectant Triocide for use in water treatment systems is examined. Interviews and a literature review were used to draw the following major conclusions: (1) Triocide seems to be safe, simple, and effective in the short term, with distinct operational...Read more
Egypt Water Use and Management Project; Mid-Project Report, V. Iii, Appendix B, Staff Papers, Section 4 of 4
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September 1, 1980U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
Document discusses the cost of delivery of irrigation water and setting fees to cover the cost of irrigation water delivery.Read more
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Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North AfricaEgypt Water Use and Management Project; Mid-Project Report, Vol. Iv, Appendix C, Technical Articles
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September 1, 1980U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
Document offers methods to upgrade farm operation for a better crop yield, including water management and proper irrigation.Read more
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Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North AfricaEgypt Water Use and Management Project; Mid-Project Report, V. Iii, Appendix B, Staff Papers, Section 3 of 4
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September 1, 1980U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
Document offers alternative methods to good irrigation and water management to satisfy the evapotranspiration needs of the crop.Read more
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Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North AfricaEgypt Water Use and Management Project; Mid-Project Report, Vol. V, Appendix D, Training Manual
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September 1, 1980U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
This training manual and the accompanying training program is central to the purpose of the Egyptian Water Use Project (EWUP). Training skilled personnel in Water Management is essential to the achievement of the project goals and objectives, which include: developing improved irrigation water...Read more
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