Download or read book Proceedings of the International Symposium on Efficient Water Use in Urban Areas written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aimed to enhance the capacity of urban managers and decision-makers in water resources management. Topics covered at the symposium include rainwater utilisation, water reuse, aquifer recharge, leakage control, and water demand management, as approaches for securing water by efficient use of existing water sources to avoid water shortages in urban areas. Presentations and discussions in each session covered the advantages, special features, and characteristics of each approach, including obstacles and barriers to be overcome. Case studies of efficient water use and effective management practices of water resources were also profiled.