Water is a key prerequisite for human and economic development, and for maintaining ecosystems. However, billions of … people lack access to water and sanitation services, mainly due to poor governance and inadequate investment and maintenance …. This report, which emphasises the economic and financial aspects of water resources management and water service provision …

Water is vital for human and economic development, and for maintaining ecosystems. However, billions of people lack … access to water and sanitation services, mainly due to poor governance and inadequate investment and maintenance. The … situation is becoming more urgent due to increasing pressure, competition and even conflict over the use of water resources. The …

Improving water quality is consistently ranked as a top environmental concern in OECD public opinion surveys. The key … challenges for policy makers in addressing water quality issues in agriculture are to reduce water pollution while encourage … benefits, such as maintaining aquatic life. This book examines linking policies, farm management and water quality. It looks at …

Inadequate drinking water and sanitation are amongst the world's major causes of preventable morbidity and mortality …. This book provides a state-of-the-art review on approaches and methods used in assessing the microbial safety of drinking-water …

Water is essential for economic growth, human health, and the environment. Pressures on water resources are exerted by … overexploitation or inefficient use, as well as by degradation of water quality. Governments around the world face significant … challenges in managing their water resources effectively. The problems are multiple and complex: billions of people are still …