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

Optimum Utilization of Water Resources for Agriculture, With Emphasis on Farm Water Management; Annual Technical Report, 1975/1976

Published: 
September 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
Professional courses including "Trickle Irrigation" and "irrigation Project Planning and Evaluation" were developed and taught to students from developing countries. The main objective is to increase competence in science and technology concerned with "on-farm management...Read more

Water Supply, Lipa City Water District; Feasibility Study, Summary Final Report

Published: 
July 7, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report is presented in two parts: the Summary Final Report which provides the brief highlights of the study, and the Technical Final Report which provides the detailed analysis and support information and Appendices to the Technical Final Report. Extensive improvements and additions to the...Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Water Supply, Lipa City Water District; Feasibility Study, Technical Report; Volume I (Text)

Published: 
July 7, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report is presented in three parts: the Summary Final Report which provides the brief highlights of the study, and the Technical Final Report which provides the detailed analysis and support information and Appendices to the Technical Final Report. Extensive improvements and additions to the...Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Water Supply, Lipa City Water District; Feasibility Study, Technical Final Report; Volume II (Appendices)

Published: 
July 7, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report is presented in three parts: the Summary Final Report which provides the brief highlights of the study, and the Technical Final Report which provides the detailed analysis and support information and Appendices to the Technical Final Report. Extensive improvements and additions to the...Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Water Supply: Tarlac Water District, Feasibility Study, Technical Final Report; Volume II (Appendices)

Published: 
July 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
Volume II (Appendices) of the Technical Final Report on the Tarlao Water District Water Supply Feasibility Studies contains detailed information relating to Design Criteria, Basis of Cost Estimates, and the construction of the recommended plan described.Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Water Supply: Misamis Occidental Water District; Feasibility Study, Technical Final Report; Volume II (Appendices)

Published: 
January 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
Volume II (Appendices) of the technical Final Report for the Misamis Occidental Water District Waxho Supply Feasibility Study contains detailed information relating to Design Criteria fundamental To the study Cost Estimate calculations and the construction of the recommended plan.Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Water Supply: Misamis Occidental Water District; Feasibility Study, Technical Final Report; Volume I (Text)

Published: 
January 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Final Report as submitted herein is a refinement of the Interim Report and the Addendum to the Interim Report. The Interim Report dated 16 June was 1975 to provide for early review by LWUA, the Water District and the Asian Development Bank of the findings and early action guidelines to upgrade...Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Water Management Research in Arid and Sub-Humid Lands of Less Developed Countries, Annual Report, 1975/1976; Executive Summary

Published: 
January 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
Inadequate water is the primary constraint of agricultural production in a large portion of the developing countries. The technology for using available water supplies most efficiently is either lacking or not adapted to the available resources, in many of these countries.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Assessment and Field Review of Water Management Research

Published: 
January 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentColorado State University
The general objective of this research is to increase food production in the arid and sub-humid lands of the less developed countries with appropriate consideration given to increasing employment in the rural sector and utilizing local resources through the improvement of water management practices...Read more

Design of Small Water Storage and Erosion Control Dams

Published: 
June 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International Development
The design criteria and construction methods for small earth and rock-filled dams are presented. The materials and methods to be used are considered for both mechanical and manual labor. Several types of ponds, foundation conditions, and water uses are discussed as design considerations. Special...Read more

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