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Water savings from urban infrastructure improvement and wastewater reuse: evidence from Jordan

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  • Marc Jeuland
  • Michelle Moffa
  • Amani Alfarra

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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.

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  • Marc Jeuland & Michelle Moffa & Amani Alfarra, 2021. "Water savings from urban infrastructure improvement and wastewater reuse: evidence from Jordan," International Journal of Water Resources Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 37(6), pages 976-995, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cijwxx:v:37:y:2021:i:6:p:976-995
    DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2020.1860915
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