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Efficient Strategy to Remove Potable Water Scarcity in Lahore

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  • Ijaz Ahmad

    (University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore)

  • Muhammad Sajid Iqbal

    (University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore)

Abstract

“Water is life” is not only a phrase but also a reality which ensure human survival. This study provides an important tool to analyze different water management strategies that can be helpful in saving available water resources in an efficient way. Consultation with the public and officials of Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), Lahore Development Authority (LDA), and Water & Power Development Authority (WAPDA) made this easier to understand the acceptability of the explored strategies in Lahore. A sample size of 400population was observed a supportive method to draw favorable results from the collected primary data. It is estimated that Lahore and its outskirts receive highest rainfall which contributes 40% to the annual groundwater recharge but the water table is still depleting gradually. This research provides necessary information regarding the conservation of ground water. The correlations method was applied to check the significance of the variables. The findings proposed that authorities must communicate awareness among general public regarding importance of water or should start programs for water management. The other way of correlating strategies implemented in other similar countries led us towards billing and taxing as the topmost strategy to be implemented in our case study. A total of 66% targeted population was willing to make this strategy implemented through government support. Although other strategies like flash flooding, water recycling, rainwater harvesting, and equitable access to water all the time were following the acceptance as 60%, 61%, and 62% respectively. Finally, imposition of strict laws on water usage leads toward water saving for a sustainable future.

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  • Ijaz Ahmad & Muhammad Sajid Iqbal, 2020. "Efficient Strategy to Remove Potable Water Scarcity in Lahore," International Journal of Innovations in Science & Technology, 50sea, vol. 2(4), pages 137-149, November.
  • Handle: RePEc:abq:ijist1:v:2:y:2020:i:4:p:137-149
    DOI: 10.33411/IJIST/2019010102
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    Keywords

    Water recycling; Direct Potable Reuse (DPR); Scarcity; Rainfall harvesting.;
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    JEL classification:

    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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