Abstract
We suggested general polices that can be implemented to improve the sustainability and serviceability of the water sector in Jordan. It is suggested that water legislations in Jordan need to be updated to expand the involvement of the private sector to retain sustainable maintenance programmes that effectively mend water distribution systems. Moreover, water resources should be reallocated among competing sectors considering priority to users with purposes that are deemed to have the higher returns in economic and social terms. It is suggested that activating public awareness programmes will raise community understanding and support for water allocation plans among competing water use sectors and improve public participation in developing and accepting new policies related to water management.
Highlights
Jordan is located in an arid to semi arid region where around 90% of the country’s land receives an average precipitation of less than 100 mm/year while only 3% of the land receives an average annual precipitation of 300 mm or more
The total water utilized in Jordan is generally provided through various sources including renewable groundwater, surface water in the form of baseflows and reservoirs, treated wastewater not flowing into reservoirs and additional water resources
The development of new water resources to increase the water budget is regarded as a challenge to the government of Jordan
Summary
Jordan is located in an arid to semi arid region where around 90% of the country’s land receives an average precipitation of less than 100 mm/year while only 3% of the land receives an average annual precipitation of 300 mm or more. The rate of population growth in Jordan is about 3% for the years 1998–2005, which is considered the ninth highest in the world as indicated by the population growth figures prepared by the Department of Statistics. The total water utilized in Jordan is generally provided through various sources including renewable groundwater, surface water in the form of baseflows and reservoirs, treated wastewater not flowing into reservoirs and additional water resources. Surface water from the Yarmouk River, peace treaty water and non conventional water resources including desalinization and groundwater from non renewable aquifers are the major components forming the additional water resources[1].
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