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

The USAID Desalination Manual

Published: 
August 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentCH2M HILL
As the world's population has grown, demand for fresh water has dramatically increased, straining available supplies and impeding development. Desalination, the removal of salts from water, offers an increasingly feasible and necessary solution to this problem. This manual outlines major...Read more

Addendum to Final Report: Water Resources Study for Haiti

Published: 
July 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
Harza Engineering Company was retained to conduct a study to construct exploratory test wells and make a preliminary assessment of ground water resources of the Plaine de l'Abre (Plaine) in Haiti. The study was conducted between September 1979 and July 1980 and involved review of previous...Read more
Regional focus: 
HaitiLatin America and the Caribbean

Savanna Regional Water Resources and Land Use Project; Semi-Annual Report No. 12, January 1-March 31, 1979

Published: 
March 31, 1979
U.S. Agency for International Development
The goal of this project is to contribute to the rational development of water resources in the West African Savanna region as required for agricultural development, human and animal consumption, and with due consideration for the ecological effects of such development. The purpose is to assist...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Small Cities Water Supply: TDY Report

Published: 
January 1, 1979
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report covers small cities water supply and involves the following scope of work: (1) Review available information and studies on the water supply and sanitation sector. (2) Review water supply and sanitation sector projects of YARG, USAID and other donors. (3) Identify possible small city...Read more
Regional focus: 
Yemen, Rep.Middle East and North Africa

Savanna Regional Water Resources and Land Use Project; Semi-Annual Report, July 1-December 31, 1978

Published: 
December 31, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
The goal of this project is to contribute to the rational development of water resources in the West African Savanna region as required for agricultural development, human and animal consumption, and with due consideration for the ecological effects of such development. The purpose is to assist...Read more
Regional focus: 
Middle East and North Africa

Savanna Regional Water Resources and Land Use Project; Progress Report, Jan.-June, 1978

Published: 
June 30, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
The goal of this project is to contribute to the rational development of water resources in the West African Savanna region as required for agricultural development, human and animal consumption, and with due consideration for the ecological effects of such development. The purpose is to assist...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Optimum Utilization of Water for Agriculture, With Emphasis on Farm Water Management; Terminal Report, 1969-1978

Published: 
June 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
The grant enabled Utah State U to expand its competence and become a center for worldwide training and research in the fields of water management, irrigation and drainage. There has been increasing evidence that there is an urgent need for more food and better nutrition. Food production is closely...Read more

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 and Conservation Programs for Cape Verde

Published: 
March 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
Reviews activities in Cape Verde related to irrigation development, water spreading, and soil conservation. Focuses on the island of Santiago because of its size, population, and potential resources. Described are conditions relative to soils, climate, hydrology, and land use. Specific program...Read more
Regional focus: 
Cabo VerdeSub-Saharan Africa

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

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