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of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augumentation in Africa>
3. ORGANIZATION OF THE SOURCE BOOK
This Source Book is in three major parts. Part A presents an
introduction to the Source Book and gives a background to freshwater
augmentation and the reasons it is necessary. It outlines the purpose of
the Source Book and its use. The methodologies used to obtain the
information reported in the Book are outlined, and a summary of the
different technologies for freshwater augmentation in Africa are
summarised in a spreadsheet. The introduction also includes other relevant
observations, conclusions and recommendations. Part B, Chapters 1 through
3, deals specifically with the alternative technologies. This section
describes the technologies in use to maximise water use efficiency and to
augment freshwater supplies. The technological profiles provided include a
technical description; an assessment of the extent of use; a review of
operation and maintenance needs, costs, and suitability; and, appropriate
references and sources of information. Technologies are categorised by
sector (Agriculture, domestic and Mining/Industry) and by application
(water harvesting, water quality upgrading, water conservation and
wastewater recycling and reuse). Part C, Chapter 4, presents case studies
of selected technologies. These studies are based on field surveys, and
highlight especially innovative, cost effective technologies that have
been successfully applied.
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