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5. ORGANIZATION OF THE SOURCE BOOK

This Source Book is presented in three parts. Part A provides an overview of the technologies included in the Source Book and a guide to the use of the book. Part B sets forth a series of technology profiles which briefly describe each of the technologies used to maximize water use efficiency and augment existing water supplies in Eastern and Central European countries, in a consistent and comparable manner. Part C presents selected case studies which highlight the use of specific, innovative technologies described in Part B.

In Part B, each technology profile presents the following information:

• Technical Description, providing a brief description of the technology as applied in the region;
• Extent of Use, indicating the extent to which the technology is applied in the region;
• Operation and Maintenance, describing the operation and maintenance of the technology;
• Level of Involvement, indicating the level of involvement of government, community organizations, private sector organizations, and households needed to implement and maintain the technology;
• Costs, providing information on capital and operating and maintenance costs;
• Effectiveness of the Technology, describing the ability of the technology to accomplish the objectives of application for which it is designed;
• Suitability, describing the geographic and/or hydrological areas where the technology is most applicable;
• Advantages, presenting the political and technical advantages of the technology;
• Disadvantages, presenting the political and technical disadvantages of the technology;
• Cultural Acceptability, describing any socio-cultural inhibitions or barriers to the use of the technology within the region;
• Further Development of the Technology, indicating any additional development needed for apply this technology more widely or in other areas of freshwater management; and,
• Information Sources, providing additional references to the published literature and/or the names and contact details of water resources professionals within the region having experience with, or knowledge of, the technology that might be useful to the reader in determining the suitability of the technology for a similar application.

The technology profiles are presented as follows: freshwater augmentation technologies, water quality improvement technologies, wastewater treatment technologies and reuse, and water conservation technologies.

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