Seeking sustainability: Israel's evolving water management strategy

Science. 2006 Aug 25;313(5790):1081-4. doi: 10.1126/science.1126011.

Abstract

The water management policies adopted to address Israel's chronic scarcity have not been without environmental consequences. Yet, through a trial-and-error process, a combined strategy of water transport, rainwater harvesting, and wastewater reuse and desalination, along with a variety of water conservation measures, have put the country on a more sustainable path for the future.

MeSH terms

  • Conservation of Natural Resources
  • Crops, Agricultural / growth & development
  • Ecosystem
  • Environment
  • Fresh Water*
  • Humans
  • Israel
  • Public Health*
  • Rivers
  • Sewage
  • Sodium Chloride / analysis
  • Water Pollutants / analysis
  • Water Purification*
  • Water Supply* / standards

Substances

  • Sewage
  • Water Pollutants
  • Sodium Chloride