Non-conventional water resources in coastal areas: a review of the use of reclaimed water
In an era of increasing concern for limited water resources a wise joint management of conventional and nonconventional water resources must be considered. Water scarcity aggravates in coastal zones which are often characterised by high population density, intense economic activity and tourism; mean...
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| Format: | article |
| Status: | Published version |
| Publication Date: | 2004 |
| Country: | España |
| Institution: | Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya) |
| Repository: | Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:recercat.cat:2445/16871 |
| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/2445/16871 |
| Access Level: | Open access |
| Keyword: | Abastament d'aigua Aigua salada Tractament de l'aigua Reutilització de l'aigua Costes Water-supply Saline waters Water purification Water reuse Coasts |
| Summary: | In an era of increasing concern for limited water resources a wise joint management of conventional and nonconventional water resources must be considered. Water scarcity aggravates in coastal zones which are often characterised by high population density, intense economic activity and tourism; meaning heavy seasonal water demands. The relationships between sea and land-water can also compromise the quality of available freshwater. In this context, the use of non-conventional water increases the availability of water supplies. Non-conventional water resources of low quality could be directed to meet several needs (like watering lawns, washing cars, flushing toilets and cooling systems, among others). Therefore, significantly more potable water would be available to meet human demand for safe water. |
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