Water shortage

Increased water demand due to economic growth, irrigation needs, declining precipitation levels and overabstraction of groundwater are all factors that create fresh water shortage problems in the Aegean Archipelago islands. In order to face pressing needs, water is transported by ships from the main

Two of the greatest problems of the human society are those related to water shortage and the degradation of the environment. The main causes of water shortage problems are (i) the demographic explosion, (ii) the rising of living standards, (iii) the short-term climatic changes and (iv) the manageme

The population of the states of North Africa (NA) will increase from 150 million in 2000 to about 250 million in 2025 with a corresponding increase in water demand for municipal, industrial and agricultural purposes. With this demand rapidly exceeding the water resources capacities, these states wil

The states of North Africa without an exception are, or will soon be, facing serious water supply shortages due to an imbalance between limited water resources and rapidly increasing water demands. The region’s population has increased from just over 40 M in 1950 to over 150 M in 2000 with an even l

Cyprus an island with a semi-arid climate, and with its water resources already intensely utilized is suffering from structural and temporary water shortages. With a high level of utilization of its natural water resources, water demand increasing rapidly and water availability decreasing due to rep

Nowadays an oil crisis is going on. The impact of rising fuel prices of all energy sources, except renewable ones is destructive. It is an opportunity and a challenge to promote renewable energies by application of the existing technology and simultaneously by intensive research to lower costs and i

Water shortages are caused by various factors, including extreme shortages of rainfall and increased demand. This paper deals with water conservation relating in particular to the reduction of leakage. Non Revenue Water, especially in cases where desalinated water is introduced into a water system.