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Water resources of Lebanon

Shaban, Amin.

Water resources of Lebanon

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Water resources of Lebanonby Amin Shaban.
Author:	Shaban, Amin.
Published:	Cham :Springer International Publishing :2020.
Description:	xiii, 229 p. :ill., digital ;24 cm.
Contained By:	Springer Nature eBook
Subject:	Water-supplyLebanon.
Online resource:	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-48717-1
ISBN:	9783030487171$q(electronic bk.)

Water resources of Lebanon
Shaban, Amin.

Water resources of Lebanon[electronic resource] /by Amin Shaban. - Cham :Springer International Publishing :2020. - xiii, 229 p. :ill., digital ;24 cm. - World water resources,v.72509-7385 ;. - World water resources ;v.1..

Foreword -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 Atmospheric Regime and Terrain Characteristics -- Chapter 3 Rivers -- Chapter 4 Springs -- Chapter 5 Snow Cover -- Chapter 6 Lakes and Reservoirs -- Chapter 7 Wetlands -- Chapter 8 Groundwater -- Chapter 9 Challenges on Water Resources -- Chapter 10 Proposed Solutions -- Glossary.

Water has become a challenging resource that many countries worldwide are concerned with. Thus, water is often linked with health, society development, national income and even international geo-politics. Sometimes, water resources are unavailable, but successful management involves developing approaches and projects to assure water supply. However, there are some countries with available water resources, but unsatisfactory management, and thus complain about water supply becoming a national problem. This situation is prevalent in Lebanon, a country characterized by abundant water resources whether on the surface or sub-surface. It is a paradox that there is still imbalance in water supply/demand in Lebanon, and water resources are now under stress due to chaotic use. This has been exacerbated by the oscillating climatic conditions, increased population and improper management. Therefore, people receive less than one-third of their water needs, and most water supplied is of poor quality. The current status shows a descending trend. Undoubtedly, if the water sector in Lebanon continues this way, we should anticipate unfavourable (and may be severe) consequences. Many studies have been conducted on water and related disciplines in Lebanon; however, all of them focus on specific themes and sometimes defined regions. Nevertheless, the occurred changes on the influencers (natural and man-made) have not been considered. This book is the first of its type for Lebanon, and it shows all aspects of water resources with updated measurements and findings obtained by adopting new techniques. It diagnoses in-depth the major elements of water flow/storage mechanism that have never been covered in such a comprehensive manner before. Also, this book introduces and analyses the existing challenges and proposes solutions. It represents a comprehensive investigation of the water resources in Lebanon.

ISBN: 9783030487171$q(electronic bk.)

Standard No.: 10.1007/978-3-030-48717-1doiSubjects--Topical Terms:

874059
Water-supply
--Lebanon.

LC Class. No.: TD313.L4 / S533 2020

Dewey Class. No.: 363.61

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