Addressing Jordan's Water Crisis: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions
Discover the challenges of water scarcity in Jordan, exacerbated by pollution and mismanagement. Explore the causes, consequences, and actionable steps to mitigate the crisis, from reducing water usage to implementing water filtration systems. Learn about the alarming statistics, including Jordan's status as the second most water-scarce country globally, and the implications on agriculture and the service sector. Join the efforts to safeguard water resources for a sustainable future in Jordan.
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Water Crisis Created By: Malath Nawaf, Elizabeth Stephan, Jorie Azzam, Taleen Dajani.
Introduction to Water Crisis Water scarcity is defined as a water deficiency or a lack of safe water supplies. Jordan is one of the most water-scarce countries in the world. The country s renewable water supply currently meets around two-thirds of the population s water demands, with groundwater being used twice as quickly as it can be replenished.
Issues Related to Water Crisis Water Pollution: Pollution is aggravating water shortages. The overflow of wastewater pumping stations, leaks from sewage systems and exposure to industrial and commercial waste are polluting Jordan's surface river sources. This has resulted in nitrate and phosphorus contamination of water supplies.
Causes Pollution Lack of rainfall Mismanagement of Surface Water Resources
Consequences Reduction in water supply, reduced crop yields, and potential crop failures can significantly undermine Jordan s agricultural production. Negative impact on the service sector through increased operational costs and increased complexity in supply chains. Access to quality water is a challenge.
Courses of Action Developing water filtration systems. Reduce your water usage. Protecting wetlands. Improving irrigation efficiency. Increasing water storage in reservoirs. Desalinating seawater.
To Conclude Jordan is the second most water scarce country in the world. Jordan s annual renewable water resources are less than 100 m3 per person, significantly below the threshold of 500 m3 per person which defines severe water scarcity. Water pollution is also a huge problem in Jordan, and is one of the main reasons that have caused Jordan a water crisis.
Citations Resources: Water Resources & Environment: Basic page: Jordan. U.S. Agency for International Development. (2022, August 16). https://www.usaid.gov/jordan/water-resources- environment#:~:text=Jordan%20is%20one%20of%20the,as%20it%20can%20be%20re plenished 1. Murray-Playfair, E. (n.d.). What are the solutions to reduce water scarcity?. Waterlogic. https://www.waterlogicaustralia.com.au/resources/blog/how-people-are- resolving-to-reduce-water-scarcity/ 2. Saiesha. (2022, April 14). 7 facts about water scarcity in Jordan. The Borgen Project. https://borgenproject.org/water-scarcity-in-jordan/ 3. Water stress in Jordan - Executive Summary. UNICEF Jordan. (n.d.). https://www.unicef.org/jordan/water-stress-jordan-executive- summary#:~:text=Water%20shortages%20could%20have%20a,GDP%20and%2070% 25%20of%20employment 4. Water, sanitation and hygiene. UNICEF Jordan. (2020a, November 4). https://www.unicef.org/jordan/water-sanitation-and-hygiene 5.
