Water pricing in Ireland: a techno-economic and political assessment

Zhao, Yaqian; Crosbie, Dara

doi:10.1080/00207233.2012.676418

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“…In comparison, a research investigated the current situation of water resource and its management in Ireland [10]. They observed that Ireland is the richest country in the world in terms of water availability.…”

Section: Current and Future Water Consumption In Libyamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The great majority of drinking water in Ireland is extracted from surface water (81.9%) and limited fraction coming from groundwater 10.3% and springs 7.8%. A researcher also stated in their research that local authorities are in charge of providing water to most of the households and businesses in the country [10]. A study by identified that the groundwater resource in Finland is 250 m3 per day while the annual rainfall is ranging from -5% and +10% depends on the catchment area [11].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Water Resources Management in Libya: Challenges and Future Prospects

Hamad¹,

Hanafiah²,

Yaakob³

2017

Malays. j. sustain. agric

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Water shortage or scarcity is becoming a major concern for many nations across the world. The situation is worsened by rapid urbanization and population growth in developing countries, thus increase competition for water used for irrigated agriculture. Various efforts have been made by the authorities in the developing countries to provide sufficient water and improve the quality of water resources. Yet, there are still many developing countries facing shortages of water for domestic and agricultural purposes, especially during the dry months of the year. Libya is one of the Northern African countries that have been experiencing water shortages especially in urban areas. This paper aims to identify the current situation and constraints of water resources management in Libya. The latter part is devoted to the solutions and recommendations at individual, community, state and government levels that can help solving the water problems in Libya. A number of previous studies on the water resources management and challenges perceived by both developed and developing countries were critically reviewed. It was found that water scarcity in developing countries is expected to be worsen as their population are expected to increase gradually year by year and it can be summarized from the reviewed previous studies that lack of government planning, industrial and human wastes along with government intervention and mismanaging water resources are some of the critical constraints towards achieving sustainable management in most of the countries including Libya. Potential solutions such as improving supply demand and good quality management of water resources must be taken into consideration. In addition, active participation from the local residents by enhancing awareness amongst them would be one of the supportive strategies to minimize the constraints. Sustainable economic and environmental management together with efficient use of water is required to conserve our clean water supply.

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Section: Current and Future Water Consumption In Libyamentioning

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Section: Current and Future Water Consumption In Libyamentioning

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Water Resources Management in Libya: Challenges and Future Prospects

Hamad¹,

Hanafiah²,

Yaakob³

2017

Malays. j. sustain. agric

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“…Despite their small population, there is deliberate rise in per capita water consumption and there is no encouragement to conserve water in any way. The funds are insufficient to cover the full cost of domestic and waste water services (Zhao & Crosbie, 2012). Absence of water meters and water pricing in Kolkata indicates that water supply is almost free and leads to huge wastage of water (Majumdar & Gupta, 2007).…”

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