Water savings from urban infrastructure improvement and wastewater reuse: evidence from Jordan. Issue 6 (2nd November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jeuland, Marc; Moffa, Michelle; Alfarra, Amani
• Is Part Of: International journal of water resources development. Volume 37:Issue 6(2021)
• Page Start: 976
• Page End: 995
• Publication Date: 2021-11-02
• Subjects: Water supply and demand -- wastewater recycling -- Jordan Compact -- Zarqa -- non revenue water; Water resources development -- Periodicals; Water-supply, Agricultural -- Periodicals; 333.91005
• DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2020.1860915
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0790-0627

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Jordan is extremely water scarce, making careful water resources planning and management essential. This study considers the water-supply-enhancing effects of a significant urban investment, the Jordan Compact, that supports Jordan's national objective of enhanced water reuse and efficiency. Analysis using a Water Evaluation and Planning model suggests that the Compact generated substantial water savings (averaging 7–8 MCM/y), easing shortages in urban Zarqa and Amman, as well as among irrigators in the Jordan Valley. Though the impacts appear to have fallen short of pre-Compact expectations, policy makers should consider similar improvements to ease water constraints, while incentivizing efficient water utilization.