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General Information about Jordan. Water Situation in Jordan. Water Demand Management Policy. Grey water Reuse.
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan covers a land area of 90,000 km. Population 6.1 million in 2010 (Growth rate=2.2%). Average household size (person) 5.4 97% of the Jordanian population is connected to water supply systems, while 60% is connected to central sewage systems.
High Population Growth which will continue to grow from about 6 million in 2010 to around 8.5 million by 2025. The problem severity will increase in parallel with the increase of population, living standards, economic development and potential impact of Global Warming.
Wet Year: 11 Billion Cubic Meters Average Year: 8.3 Billion Cubic Meters Dry Years: 5.8 Billion Cubic Meters
92% Evaporates
Only 8% is available in the form of flood flow & groundwater
Other sources of water are Nonconventional water resources: Nonrenewable water = 140 MCM
Treated WW = 110 MCM in 2009 207 MCM in 2020 Almost 100% will be reused
MCM 300
200 100 0 Irrigation Municipal Industrial Livestock
Adequate, safe and secure drinking water supply ; Greater understanding and more effective management of groundwater and surface water; Healthy aquatic ecosystems; A sustainable use of water resources, and implemented fair, affordable and cost - reflective water charges; Adaptation to increased population growth and economic development across the water sector and water users.
Water Demand Management. Water Supply. Institutional Reform Wastewater Irrigation Water Non Conventional water resources.
On Education and Public Awareness On Water Demand Management Programs On Industrial Water Demands
On-site wastewater, graywater treatment and reuse shall be required for certain new commercial and residential developments. There are significant opportunities for treating and re-using wastewater on-site for high-rise and high-density buildings. Financial or tax incentives to encourage rainwater harvesting, graywater use and on-site treated wastewater use shall be implemented.
In-house reuse greywater systems need to be considered from the planning stage of a project
Rural home
Mosque
Garden Irrigation
all GW systems for in-house reuse require a minimum of maintenance and financial input to be effective and safe for the users.
rural low-tech systems : grease traps and pump maintenance. owners / households are responsible for that, It depends on the technical skills and dedication
more sophisticated systems: pumps, filters and devices for disinfection. require trained and skilled personnel to be operated sustainably. In hotels, the maintenance staff can take over such task after a training or it can be outsourced to a reliable service company.
It is a challenge If systems are installed in large housing or multi-purpose complexes. a maintenance structure has to be ensured BEFORE such systems are installed, such service structures will also add to the running cost of a building and financing has to be ensured. (normally paid by the residents/ users). Jordan has a few companies which can provide reliable maintenance services for in-house reuse and existing unit are well maintained. But some users are often not willing to pay for such services. Therefore, it also requires a change in attitude towards sustainability of buildings in general.