Sustainable Development of Water Resources Based on Wastewater Reuse and Upgrading of Sewage Treatment Plants in Developing Countries: A Case Study of Jammu and Kashmir, India

Abstract

Abstract: Sustainable development of a country or area requires availability of different resources and their efficient application. Water resources are one of the most valuable resources of a country. The proper use of water resources depends on appropriate management. Water supply management is a multifaceted approach, and an important affecting factor on this approach is the use of potential resources. Effluent reuse is proposed as an efficient solution to improve the management of water resources, particularly in developing countries such as India, where there is a Problem of water scarcity. Water stress has become a perennial concern in most Indian cities. The main Objective of the present study is to investigate requirements of sustainable development of water resources, especially in the case of wastewater recycling and upgrading of wastewater collection and treatment facilities. However, reuse of wastewater has many advantages that are discussed in the present study. Policies related to wastewater reclamation are more important in the Jammu & Kashmir, due to technologic, fundamental, and cultural limitations. These policies can have a significant impact on wastewater reclamation and water resources management.