Water is a limited natural resource indispensable for human existence. Water resources exist in the form of glaciers, oceans, rainwater, groundwater, and surface water. Uncontrolled population growth, urbanization, and inefficient management of natural resources have hastened the pace and impact of climate change. Floods and droughts related to climate change occur more frequently, destructing the livelihood of people and disrupting the fragile ecosystem. The need for conservation of available water resources and devising strategies for resource management is very relevant in the current scenario and this book deals precisely with water resources and their management. It provides abundant and relevant information on all aspects related to water resources, including the need for conservation, water management strategies in different parts of the world, the impact of climate change on water management, pollution of water resources and treatment, and so forth. The book will motivate readers and scientists alike to look further and make concerted efforts towards promoting the preservation and conservation of water resources.
Introductory Chapter: Resources of Water and the Need for Conservation
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The Availability of Water in Chile: A Regional View from a Geographical Perspective
Javier Lozano Parra, Manuel Pulido Fernández, Jacinto Garrido Velarde
págs. 9-18
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Aquifer Characterization: The Case of Hawassa City Aquifer
págs. 35-53
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Effects of Climate Change on Water Resources, Indices, and Related Activities in Colombia
Nathaly Güiza Villa, Carlos Gay García, Jesús Efrén Ospina Noreña
págs. 73-92
págs. 93-100
Water Resources and Their Management in an Increasing Urban Demography: The Case of Dakar City in Senegal
págs. 101-120
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