Newsletter and Technical Publications
<Sourcebook
of Alternative Technologies for Freshwater Augumentation
in Some
Countries in Asia>
3. ORGANISATION OF THE SOURCE BOOK
This Source Book contains three main parts. Part A presents an overview
of the survey results and identifies the need for the identification of
freshwater augmentation technologies in the region. The status and current
use of alternative technologies for freshwater augmentation in selected
countries within the region are summarised based on information gathered
during field surveys conducted during 1995. The methodologies used to
obtain the information also are summarized, together with the results of
the surveys, additional observations, conclusions, and recommendations
about the technologies currently in use to augment freshwater resources.
Part B, Alternative Technologies, presents a series of technology profiles
which describe in greater detail the technologies currently in use to
maximize water use efficiency and to augment freshwater supplies. The
information provided in this part is based on an extensive literature
review and the field surveys carried out in the region within four
selected countries. The different technologies include water conservation,
wastewater reuse, rainwater harvesting, artificial recharge of
groundwater, and desalination technologies, amongst others. In addition to
the technical description, each technology is analysed in terms of the
extent of its use; its operation and maintenance; level of involvement;
costs; effectiveness; suitability; cultural acceptability; advantages and
disadvantages; and any further development of the technology that may be
required. Part C contains information on selected case studies identified
during the field surveys. The purpose of the case studies is to highlight
especially innovative, cost effective technologies that have been
successfully adopted within the region.
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