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A.Houri

Abstract

From rain to grain: A model integrated water management system A.F. Houri Lebanese American University, Lebanon Abstract Integrated water management in the Middle East is becoming extremely important due to water scarcity. A demonstration project has been undertaken to use water in the most efficient and economical way. The main purpose of this project is the establishment of a money-saving water catchment system and a non-polluting wastewater recycling system. In addition, it is expected to serve as a learning tool and a starting point for similar projects. In an area with no government installed fresh water or sewer connections, rainwater is collected for use in irrigation and human use. Due to the nature of rainfall in the area, rain is stored in large (450 nf) concrete containers during the winter months and used extensively over the summer months. The collecting surface (928 nf, concrete slab) is used as a basketball field and the water collected is of excellent qua

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