Journal of Water Resources and Ocean Science

Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2013

  • Ecological Integrity of a Peri-Urban River System, Chiraura River in Zimbabwe

    Beaven Utete, Rutendo Maria Kunhe

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2013
    Pages: 56-61
    Received: 20 September 2013
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    Abstract: Ecological integrity of a peri-urban river system facing a plethora of anthropogenic pressures was assessed through multivariate analysis of physicochemical parameters correlated to the resident macroinvertebrate community. Monthly collection of macroinvertebrates and concurrent measurement of the physical and chemical parameters (dissolved oxygen ... Show More
  • Interactive Website with Systems Analysis Environment for Prefeasibility Studies of Small Scale Water and Power Production Units Integrating Renewable Energy

    Djamal Boudieb, Kamal Mohammedi, Abdelkader Bouziane, Youcef Smaili

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2013
    Pages: 62-67
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    Published: 30 October 2013
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    Abstract: This paper focuses on RESYSproDESAL systems analysis environment (SAE) for the prediction of technical, economic and ecological performance of water and power point systems including desalination (e.g. membrane and thermal processes), renewable energy sources for power (e.g. wind energy and photovoltaics) and conventional power supply (e.g. Diesel ... Show More
  • Water Grabbing/ Land Grabbing in Shared Water Basins the Case of Salween River Hatgyi Dam

    E. Zerrouk

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2013
    Pages: 68-78
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    Abstract: Land grabbing by foreign governments and international companies is on the rise. Faced by population growth and an ever-decreasing availability of useable/affordable land in populace states, many are looking to buy land where it is available, predominantly for agricultural and industrial purposes. But land alone is not sufficient for either of thes... Show More
  • Using Treated Wastewater as a Potential Solution of Water Scarcity and Mitigation Measure of Climate Change in Gaza Strip

    Eng. Jamal Y. Al-Dadah

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2013
    Pages: 79-83
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    Abstract: The use of wastewater is one of the most sustainable alternatives to cope with water shortage in Gaza Strip (GS). It would have a number of advantages that include closing the gap between supply and demand, alleviating the pollution of fresh water resources, providing sound solution to water scarcity and potentially cover half of the total agricult... Show More
  • Feasibility Study of AL-Masab AL-Aam Water Drainage in ThiQar and Treatment for Irrigation

    Kadhim Naief Kadhim, Abbas Yasir Hussein

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2013
    Pages: 84-89
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    Abstract: The Irrigation sector in different part of world including Iraq is a major water consumer to produce adequate food for increasing high population growth and meeting the MGD food goal. The challenges for the Iraq agriculture sector are to increase food production through effective management of the available and potential water sources including dr... Show More
  • Assessment of Institutional and Asset-Related Functions in the Urban Water Sector in Libya

    Khaled A. Rashed

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2013
    Pages: 90-94
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    Abstract: The total urban water supply in Libya is about 600 million cubic meter per year, of which more than 90% came from groundwater. Surface water resources are minimal and Libya relies on wells, desalination and transported water for urban water supply. Transported water supply is essentially targeted towards the agricultural sector; however, the share ... Show More
  • Salinity of Drinking Water and its Association with Renal Failure in Gaza Strip, Palestine

    Khalid Qahman, Eman Abu-afash Mokhamer

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2013
    Pages: 95-107
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    Abstract: Gaza aquifer is the only natural water source for domestic, agricultural, and industrial purposes in Gaza Strip with a population of about 1.7 million. Current rates of the aquifer abstraction are unsustainable and deterioration of groundwater quality is documented in many parts of the Gaza Strip. The overall aim of this study was to determine sali... Show More
  • Water Sector in Morocco: Situation and Perspectives

    Mohamed Mohamed

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2013
    Pages: 108-114
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    Abstract: Due to its geographic location, Morocco is characterized by a strongly contrasted climate, with its rainfall being highly irregular in space and time. The natural renewable water resources is estimated 22.8 billion m³/yearBCM of with the contribution of18 BCM from surface water and 4.8 BCM of groundwater recharge resulting in 730 m³/capita/year whi... Show More
  • An Anthropological Approach to HEPPs in Eastern Anatolia: The Case of Aksu Valley

    Pervin Yanikkaya Aydemir

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2013
    Pages: 115-124
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    Abstract: Both water and development have very important functions in human life. Throughout the history, people have designed and constructed dams, reservoirs and irrigation systems to supply agricultural lands with water as well as converting water into energy as part of development projects. While water resources development projects are mostly preferred ... Show More
  • Quantification of Bacteria in Domestic Water Storage Tanks in Sharjah

    Ala H. Amiri, Ruwaya R. Alkendi, Yasser T. Ahmed

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2013
    Pages: 125-132
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    Abstract: Maintaining the microbiological quality of water is an important means of preventing water-bornediseases. The aim of the present study was to use the Membrane Filter (MF) method to examine the level of coliforms (Escherichia coli)and total bacteria in water storage tanks fitted in different homes in Sharjah. The MF method can determine the presence... Show More
  • Biological Treatment of Textile Wastewater and Its Re-Use in Irrigation: Encouraging Water Efficiency and Sustainable Development

    S. Senthil Kumar, Mohamed Jaabir

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2013
    Pages: 133-140
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    Abstract: The present study focused on the isolation of potential bacteria from contaminated soil of textile industries and subsequent employment of those organisms in treatment of textile waste-water. Wastewater was treated by novel isolates and the biologically treated wastewater was used for the irrigation (phytotoxicity evaluation) of two important edibl... Show More
  • The Long Empty Canyon: A Study of the Old/New Legal Problems of the Nile Basin

    Shams Al Din Al Hajjaji

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2013
    Pages: 141-154
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    Abstract: The Nile River Basin witnesses a long history of tension and negotiation among riparian states. There are two legal frameworks govern the Nile Basin. Firstly, the private legal framework reflected in legal history on the Nile. The most legal active period among Nile Basin states was the period between 1890th and 1930th. The legal solutions to the N... Show More