Water from Sand Rivers
Guidelines for abstraction
Stephen W. Hussey
Sand rivers can be found in arid and semi-arid areas of the world where water is in short supply. Despite their dry ap- pearance, water often resides in aquifers beneath the surface and can provide a sustainable and safe supply for rural communities. However, dry rivers are often overlooked as a source of water.
Funded by the Dabane Trust, Zimbawe and WETT, UK, this book sets out to address this issue and promotes the abstraction of water from sand rivers as a viable and affordable option for dryland areas. It enables the reader to assess the potential for abstraction from beneath a dry river bed and provides practical guidelines for doing so.
212pp. (250/176) 2007
ISBN: 978 1 84380 126 9
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