The potential for desalination in India. (20th November 2007)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tewari, P.K.
• Is Part Of: International journal of nuclear desalination. Volume 2:Number 4(2007)
• Page Start: 303
• Page End: 310
• Publication Date: 2007-11-20
• Subjects: India -- water availability -- domestic water -- agricultural water -- industrial water -- water requirements -- constraints -- freshwater needs -- seawater desalination -- brackish water desalination -- water purification -- water reuse -- rainwater harvesting -- water supply schemes; Nuclear saline water conversion plants -- Periodicals; 628.16723
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1476-914X

Abstract

The demand for water in India is increasing rapidly owing to progressive increase in the use of water for irrigation, rapid industrialisation, population growth and improving life standards. A holistic approach is therefore required to cope with the freshwater needs of the country. It includes: seawater desalination in coastal areas; brackish water desalination; water purification; water reuse; rainwater harvesting; water supply schemes. The contribution of seawater and brackish water desalination would play an important role in augmenting the freshwater needs of the country.