Water Supply and Water Scarcity

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2020

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This paper provides an overview of the Special Issue on water supply and water scarcity.

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This paper provides an overview of the Special Issue on water supply and water scarcity. The papers selected for publication include review papers on water history, on water management issues under water scarcity regimes, on rainwater harvesting, on water quality and degradation, and on climatic variability impacts on water resources. Overall, the issue underscores the need for a revised water management, especially in areas with demographic change and climate vulnerability towards sustainable and secure water supply. Moreover, general guidelines and possible solutions, such as the adoption of advanced technological solutions and practices that improve water use efficiency and the use of alternative (non-conventional) water resources are highlighted and discussed to address growing environmental and health issues and to reduce the emerging conflicts among water users.

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The special issue covers a wide range of topics related to water management, including the evolution of irrigation technologies, water management under water scarcity, rainwater harvesting, water quality, and the impacts of climate change on water resources.

The articles in the special issue provide a comprehensive overview of the history of water management, including examples from ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Minoans, and Romans.

The authors of the special issue emphasize the need for advanced technological solutions and practices to improve water use efficiency and address the challenges of water scarcity and climate variability.