Water savings from urban infrastructure improvement and wastewater reuse: evidence from Jordan

M Jeuland, M Moffa, A Alfarra - International Journal of Water …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
M Jeuland, M Moffa, A Alfarra
International Journal of Water Resources Development, 2021Taylor & Francis
Jordan is extremely water scarce, making careful water resources planning and
management essential. This study considers the water-supply-enhancing effects of a
significant urban investment, the Jordan Compact, that supports Jordan's national objective
of enhanced water reuse and efficiency. Analysis using a Water Evaluation and Planning
model suggests that the Compact generated substantial water savings (averaging 7–8
MCM/y), easing shortages in urban Zarqa and Amman, as well as among irrigators in the …
Abstract
Jordan is extremely water scarce, making careful water resources planning and management essential. This study considers the water-supply-enhancing effects of a significant urban investment, the Jordan Compact, that supports Jordan’s national objective of enhanced water reuse and efficiency. Analysis using a Water Evaluation and Planning model suggests that the Compact generated substantial water savings (averaging 7–8 MCM/y), easing shortages in urban Zarqa and Amman, as well as among irrigators in the Jordan Valley. Though the impacts appear to have fallen short of pre-Compact expectations, policy makers should consider similar improvements to ease water constraints, while incentivizing efficient water utilization.
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