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Original Articles

Water issues in Kuwait: a future sustainable vision

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Pages 619-636 | Received 08 Jun 2009, Published online: 10 Dec 2009
 

Abstract

Kuwait, an arid country, has an acute lack of natural groundwater resources, an increasing demand for water supply, but no clear plan for water management. On this basis, a future water crisis will be inevitable. This paper offers proposals that could lead to the sustainable management of water resources in Kuwait. The objective should be less the increase of supply than the improvement of its reliability and quality. The establishment of a unified water authority is desirable.

Acknowledgement

The authors express their deepest gratitude to Dr Michael Brett‐Crowther for his valuable support, guidance and encouragement during the preparation of this paper. The authors also would like to extend their thanks to the reviewers of this article for their positive comments and criticism.

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