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INTRODUCTION |
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Egypt’s
environment issues and problems are a reflection of need for
sound management of our water, land, and human resources,
especially in view of growth in population and rise in living
standards.
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Egypt’s primary source of water in the River Nile, which provides
the country with 97% of its water resources requirement.
Studies and reports have shown that the major causes of water waste
in Egypt are improper use, network leakage, poor quality of plumbing
fixtures and devices, and inadequate maintenance.
In view of Egypt’s water problems, the following options are being
considered for future strategies
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Promotion of efficiency of irrigation methods and techniques.
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Change and diversification of crops. |
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Reduction of water waste in households and public buildings and
promotion of conservation through community efforts. |
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Promotion of industry development, especially with regard to water
conservation devises.
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National Community Water Conservation Program (NCWCP) |
The program in a partnership between three entities:
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The Social Planning, Analysis and Administration Consultants
(SPAAC), a Private firm in social research and development.
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2. the Arab Office for Youth and Environment (AOYE), a none
governmental organization that has organized and implemented various
activities on the local level related to the community mobilization
and environmental issues.
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3. the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), an
American that has implemented successful water conservation program
and provides the technology transfer and staff training for NCWCP.
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The mission of NCWCP is to address the problem of potable water
loss, mainly, though conservation activities directed at the
national and local levels.
Theses activities will demonstrate the social, technical, and
economic feasibility of water conservation in Egypt and will support
long term conservation efforts.
Reducing potable water loss through behavioral change, industry
development, and other activities will allow allocated funds,
otherwise used for expansion of existing services, to be used
towards rehabilitation and maintenance of water supply system. Funds
would also be made available to supply water to areas currently in
need.
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