Download or read book Drought Management and Its Impact on Public Water Systems written by and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1986-01-01 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on a colloquium sponsored by the Water Science and Technology Board, this book addresses the need for research toward the problems of water management during drought episodes. It covers such topics as the causes and occurrence of drought, drought management options, acceptable risks for public systems, and legal and institutional aspects of drought management.