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

Final Report: Environmental Assessment Tiu Kulit Dam Project -- Main Report, Including Mitigation Plan and Monitoring Plan

Published: 
October 1, 1989
U.S. Agency for International Development
The major objective of this environmental assessment is to inquire whether there are any probable major negative impacts of this project on the environment. Conversely, this report also assesses possible negative impacts of the environment on the function and efficiency of the project. Once...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

Final Report: Environmental Assessment Tiu Kulit Dam Project -- Executive Summary

Published: 
October 1, 1989
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Tiu Kulit Dam Project will provide reliable irrigation to 1700 hectares in Sumbawa District of NTB Province by constructing a dam on the intermittent Tiu Kulit River. Experts from Indonesia and the United States have reviewed the project plans and concluded that it will accomplish its primary...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

Hydrology and Water Resources in Kabupaten Luwu

Published: 
September 1, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
Water resources management within Kabupaten Luwu is presently the responsibility of the Water Resources Section (Bidang Pengairan) of the Public Works Services (Dinas Pekerjaan Umum) of South Sulawesi with the exception of areas where special projects are being performed such as the Luwu Irrigation...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

Evaluation of Foster Parents' Plan Water Supply and Sanitation Projects in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Published: 
May 1, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
Evaluates project to assist Foster Parents Plan International (PLAN) to construct wells and water supply/sanitation systems in the vicinity of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Special evaluation covers the period l981-11/82 and is based on document review, site visits, and interviews with project staff and...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

Index to Evaluate the Effect of Water Shortage on the Yield of Wetland Rice

Published: 
December 1, 1981
U.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
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Evaluation of Rural Water Supply Project Using the Coconut Fiber/Burnt Rice Husks Filter (Frankel Filter) in the Bicol River Basin, Philippines

Published: 
April 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report describes the results of a six month monitoring program by the Bicol River Basin Development Program (BRBDP) covering the operation of three pilot coconut fiber/burnt rice husks filters (known as the Frankel Filter Project) in the barrios of Balagbag, Milaor; San Francisco (Bawa),...Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

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

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