{"product_id":"global-water-scarcity-causes-impacts-and-management-strategies-hardback-9781394345823","title":"Global Water Scarcity; Causes, Impacts, and Management Strategies (Hardback) 9781394345823","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eGlobal Water Scarcity\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eCauses, Impacts, and Management Strategies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSughosh Madhav (Edited by), Virendra Bahadur Singh (Edited by), Sushil Kumar Shukla (Edited by), Ravi Shekhar (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394345823, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 4 February 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e384 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.6 x 17.3 x 2.8 cm, 0.839 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePresents a framework for understanding and managing global water scarcity\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlobal Water Scarcity: Causes, Impacts, and Management Strategies\u003c\/i\u003e explores the factors driving water shortages across the world while presenting actionable strategies for sustainable water management. Bringing together technical, ecological, and socioeconomic perspectives, this edited volume examines both the natural and human-induced causes of scarcity and outlines adaptive approaches to achieve global water security. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpert contributors draw on case studies and the latest research to highlight diverse management strategies—ranging from desalination technologies and aquifer recharge to the restoration of aquatic ecosystems and rainwater harvesting. In-depth chapters address critical topics such as groundwater depletion, geogenic contamination, and the socioeconomic implications of water stress. Providing readers with an understanding of the interconnected systems that shape global water availability, \u003ci\u003eGlobal Water Scarcity\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlights innovative solutions such as desalination, aquifer recharge, and ecosystem restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamines socioeconomic and governance dimensions of water resource management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscusses emerging contaminants and their implications for water quality and security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers geospatial approaches for assessing, monitoring, and managing groundwater resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderscores the importance of aligning water management practices with the UN Sustainable Development Goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlobal Water Scarcity: Causes, Impacts, and Management Strategies\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for researchers in environmental science, hydrology, and water resource management courses, as well as professionals working in environmental policy, sustainable development, and civil or environmental engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Contributors xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Editors xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Desalination Technologies: Harnessing the Ocean for Freshwater Solutions 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmbika Kumar, Deepika Dimri, Anshu Kumar, Abhijeet Ghosh, and Rajneesh Kumar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Desalination Technologies Overview 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Conventional Desalination Technologies 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.1 Reverse Osmosis 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.1.1 Description and Working Principle 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.1.2 Technological Challenges and the Future of RO 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.2 MSF Distillation 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.2.1 Key Operational Parameters and Energy Requirements 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.3 Multi-effect Distillation 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.4 Electro Dialysis 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.4.1 Applications in Brackish Water Desalination 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Emerging Desalination Technologies 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.1 Nanotechnology-based Membranes 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.2 Geothermal Desalination 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.3 Capacitive Deionization 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.4 Membrane Distillation 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.5 Advanced Reverse Osmosis 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.6 Forward Osmosis 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.7 Potential Advantages Over Traditional Methods 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Energy Sources for Desalination 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.1 Conventional Energy Sources 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.2 RE Integration 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Economic and Environmental Considerations 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6.1 Cost Analysis of Desalination Technologies 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6.2 Environmental Impact Assessments 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Future Directions in Desalination Research 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.8 Conclusion 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems for Water Resource Management: Challenges and Sustainable Solutions 23\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eS. Ganjingla, Imokokla Imsong, Ranika Roy, Susmita Reang, Ashutosh Tripathi-II, and Ashutosh Tripathi-I\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Factors Affecting Water Resources 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1 Rainfall (Indian Summer Monsoon) 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2 Surface Water 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.3 Groundwater 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.4 Water Demand and Availability 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Ecological Renewal in Water Resource Management: The Need 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Importance of the Aquatic Ecosystem 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.1 Principles of Restoration: Sustainable Solutions 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.1.1 Addressing the Root Cause of Degradation 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.1.2 Restoring Ecological Integrity 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.1.3 Nature-based Solutions: Climate Resilience and Adaptation 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.2 Restoring Native and Keystone Species 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.2.1 Restoring Hydrological Flow and Natural Regimes 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.2.2 Incorporating Technological Yet Cost-effective and Measurable Methods of Restoration Aligning with Adaptive Management 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.2.3 Integrating Stronger Legal and Financial Support for Sustainable Restoration 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.2.4 Community-led Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration: Integrating Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (ITKs) 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Conclusion 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Groundwater Nitrate as a Key Concern of Water Scarcity in Arid Environment: A Special Focus on MENA Region 49\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eBedour Alsabti, Chidambaram Sabarathinam, Dhanu Radha Samayamanthula, Amjad Al-Rashidi, and Sara Al-Haddad\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.1 Study Area 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.2 Literature and Data Collection Strategy 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Nitrate Levels in the MENA Region 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Nitrate Natural (Geogenic) Sources in Groundwater 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.1 Other Geogenic Contaminants in Groundwater in the MENA Region 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Anthropogenic Sources of Nitrate in Groundwater 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.1 Agriculture 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.2 Wastewater 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Isotopic Evidence for Nitrate Contamination 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Role of Ionic Ratios to Identify the Sources of Nitrate 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Processes and Evolution Governing Nitrate in Groundwater 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Mitigation and Strategies 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 Recommendation 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Global Perspectives on the Impact of Climate Change on Water Scarcity, Including Regional Vulnerabilities, and Adaptation Strategies 73\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeepika Dimri, Mayank Singh Bhakuni, Kamal Kant Joshi, Aparna Sarin, and Ambika Kumar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Regional Vulnerabilities of Water Scarcity as a Consequence of Climate Change Across the World 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.1 Water Scarcity in Africa 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.2 Water Scarcity in Asia 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.3 Water Scarcity in the Mediterranean and Middle East Regions 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.4 Water Scarcity in America 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.5 Water Scarcity in Australia 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.6 Water Scarcity Issue in the Transboundary River Basin 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Planned Adaptation to Water Scarcity 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Conclusion 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 An Overview of Seawater Desalination Techniques, Challenges, and Opportunities 89\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMajid Peyravi and Zahra Goli Sangchi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Thermal Desalination 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1 Multistage Flash 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.2 Multi-effect Distillation 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.3 Vapor Compression Distillation 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Membrane-based Desalination 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.1 Electrodialysis 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.2 Reverse Osmosis 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Hybrid Desalination Technologies 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.1 ED–RO Hybrid Process 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.1.1 Pretreatment of Entry Water 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.1.2 ED as Pretreatment 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.1.3 RO for Final Purification 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.1.4 Brine Management 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.1.5 Categories of ED–RO Hybrid Configurations 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.2 FO–MD Hybrid Systems 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.2.1 Preparation of FS and DS 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.2.2 FO: Primary Water Separation 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.2.3 Transfer of DS to the MD Process 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.2.4 Recovery and Regeneration of DS 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.2.5 Collection and Disposal of Residual Wastewater 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.3 RO–MD Hybrid Systems 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.3.1 The Benefits and Drawbacks of RO–MD Systems 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.4 RO–FO Hybrid Systems 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.4.1 Marine Water Pretreatment Stage 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.4.2 Process (FO): Transfer of Water to the Absorbent DS 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.4.3 Separation of DS 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.4.4 Water Passing the RO Membrane for Ultimate Desalination 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.4.5 Wastewater Management and Energy Recovery 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.4.6 Generation of Potable Water as the Final Product 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.4.7 Configurations of RO–FO Hybrid Systems in Marine Desalination 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Solar-powered Desalination 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.1 Direct Solar Desalination 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.2 Indirect Solar Desalination 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.2.1 Solar Photovoltaic 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.2.2 Solar Thermal 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Conclusion 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Examining the Causes of Water Scarcity in the World and the Impact of Water Economy 113\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMajid Peyravi and Samaneh Karimi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Water Crisis and Its Main Causes 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 The Importance of Studying Water Economics to Solve Crises 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Dimensions of the Water Crisis 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.1 Reduction of Renewable Water Resources 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.2 Increase in Water Demand 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.3 Lack of Access to Clean Water 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Water Economics 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.1 The Economic Value of Water 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.2 Water Resource Management 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.3 Problems in Water Resource Allocation 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Economic Effects of the Water Crisis 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.1 Agriculture and Food Security 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.2 Industry and Production 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.3 Social and Health Impacts 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Solutions and Strategies 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Innovative Approaches to Marine Water Desalination and Sustainable Utilization 133\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNageswara Rao Lakkimsetty, Nourhan Hilal El Mohamad, Yahya Ali Hamadi, and Rahma Juma\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Importance of Marine Water Desalination 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Global Water Scarcity Concerns 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Environmental Impacts and Energy Challenges 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Need for Innovative and Sustainable Desalination Methods 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Conventional Desalination Techniques 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Recent Advancements in Desalination Technologies 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8 Environmental Impact and Mitigation Measures 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.9 Economic Considerations and Cost-effectiveness Analysis 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.10 Case Studies and Real-world Applications 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.11 Future Directions and Research Opportunities 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.12 Conclusion and Recommendations 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Advances in Water Resources Management by Protection and Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems 149\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePunyavee Mohan, Ujjwalkant Singh, Kumar Ankush, Kartikey Bhatt, Nitya Rastogi, and Nidhi Verma\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Advancements in Water Management Strategies 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.1 Monitoring 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.2 Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystem 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.2.1 Habitat Restoration 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.2.2 Methods of Restoration 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.3 Protection of Aquatic Ecosystems 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.3.1 International Laws and Regulations 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Prospects and Recommendation 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.1 Strengthening Global Cooperation and Knowledge-sharing 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.2 Enhancing Public Awareness and Education 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.3 Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Adaptive Management 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Conclusion 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Groundwater Scarcity and Socioeconomic Impact Due to Coal Mining – Case Study on Shahdol District, Madhya Pradesh, India 175\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRamesh Kumar, Piyali Sabui, Aaradhana Bora, and Pallavi Das\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Study Area 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Materials and Methods 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Results and Discussion 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4.1 Groundwater Scarcity 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4.2 Socioeconomic Impacts 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Conclusion 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Groundwater Scarcity: Assessment, Monitoring, and Management in India Using Geospatial Techniques 191\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePankaj Kumar and Ravi Prakash Singh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Status of Groundwater in India 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Regional Groundwater Status 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.1 Groundwater Status in Northern India 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.2 Groundwater Status in Central and Western India 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.3 Groundwater Status in Southern India 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.4 Groundwater Status in Eastern India 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.5 Groundwater Status in Himalayan and Northeastern India 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Geospatial Technologies Application in Groundwater Monitoring 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.1 RS for Groundwater Assessment 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.1.1 GRACE Satellite Mission and Groundwater Storage Trends 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.1.2 Optical and Microwave RS for Groundwater Monitoring 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.2 GIS-based Groundwater Potential Mapping 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.2.1 MCDA in Groundwater Studies 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.3 Hydro-climatic Models and Machine Learning Applications 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.3.1 ML and AI in Groundwater Studies 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Geospatial Techniques in Groundwater Recharge Management 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5.1 Geospatial Innovations for Real-time Groundwater Monitoring and Management 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Summary and Conclusions 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Revival and Rejuvenation of Aquatic Ecosystems for Water Resource Management 207\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePriyanka Varma and Paulami Sahu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Aquatic Ecosystem 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.1 Freshwater Ecosystem 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.1.1 Types of Freshwater Ecosystem 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.1.2 Causes and Threats to Water Resources 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.1.3 The Concepts of Revival and Rejuvenation 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.1.4 The Aim and Purpose of Conducting the Study 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.1.5 Treatment Processes 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Conclusion 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Understanding the Role of Water Scarcity in Natural Disaster Vulnerability: An Overview 229\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eChitrangada Debsarma and Paulami Sahu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Understanding Water Scarcity 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.1 Water Scarcity and Climate Change 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Natural Disasters Linked to Water Scarcity 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.1 Droughts 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.2 Wildfires 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.3 Floods 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Social and Economic Impacts of Natural Disasters 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Case Studies 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Strategies to Address Water Scarcity and Disaster Resilience 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6.1 Technological Innovations in Water Scarcity and Disaster Management 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Concluding Remarks 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Role of Geogenic Contaminants in Water Scarcity and Remediation Approaches 249\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAyushi Priya, Deepansha Raina, Gaurav, Mohit Marwah, Sunila Hooda, and Shalini Swami\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Geogenic Contaminants: Origin, Types, and Their Impacts 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2.1 Definition and Origin of Geogenic Contaminants 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2.2 Geogenic Contaminants: Types and Their Ecological and Health Impacts 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2.3 Effects of Contaminants on Flora and Fauna 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Bioremediation as a Sustainable Removal Strategy 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3.1 Fundamentals of Bioremediation and Its Significance in Water Management 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3.2 Strategies in Bioremediation for the Removal of Geogenic Contaminants 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3.2.1 Bioaugmentation 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3.2.2 Bio-stimulation 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3.2.3 Biosorption 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3.2.4 Bioaccumulation 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3.2.5 Bioleaching 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3.2.6 Biotransformation 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3.2.7 Bioprecipitation 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3.3 Role of Microbial Communities in Bioremediation 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3.4 Challenges in Bioremediation 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Case Study: Bioremediation as an Approach to Reduce Geogenic Contamination 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Strategies for Sustainable Water Management 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5.1 Significance of Advanced Detection and Bioremediation in Mitigating Water Scarcity 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5.2 Integration with Other Water Management Approaches for Generating Freshwater 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5.3 Guidelines and Frameworks to Address Geogenic Contamination 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Conclusion 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Harnessing the Rain: A Path to Water Sustainability 269\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePushpendra Singh, Pooja Yadav, and Shruti Dutta\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1.1 The Concept of RWH 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Historical Perspective 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2.1 Traditional RWH Practices Across Civilizations 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2.2 Stepwells in India 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2.3 Cisterns in the Mediterranean 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2.4 Other Notable RWH Practices 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Evolution of Modern RWH Techniques 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3.1 Early 20th-century Developments 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3.2 Lessons from Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3.3 Technological Advancements in the Late 20th Century 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3.4 The 21st-century Innovations 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3.5 Global Policy and Advocacy 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Components of RWH Systems 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4.1 Catchment Area 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4.2 Conveyance System 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4.3 Filtration System 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4.4 Storage Facility 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4.5 Distribution System 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 RWH Techniques 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5.1 Rooftop RWH 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5.2 Surface Runoff Harvesting 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5.3 Groundwater Recharge Systems 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5.4 Rain Gardens and Bioswales 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5.5 Storage Reservoirs and Ponds 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5.6 Permeable Pavements 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5.7 Check Dams and Contour Bunding 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Benefits of RWH 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6.1 Alleviating Water Scarcity 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6.2 Reducing Groundwater Depletion 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6.3 Mitigating Urban Flooding 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6.4 Cost Savings 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6.5 Environmental Benefits 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6.6 Enhanced Water Quality 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6.7 Supporting Agriculture 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6.8 Climate Resilience 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6.8.1 Regions with Increasing Rainfall 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6.8.2 Regions with Declining Rainfall 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6.8.3 Adaptability Across Extremes 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6.9 Community Empowerment 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6.10 Biodiversity and Ecosystem Preservation 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7 Challenges in Implementing RWH 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7.1 High Initial Costs 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7.2 Maintenance and Operational Challenges 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7.3 Water Quality Concerns 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7.4 Limited Awareness and Education 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7.5 Space Constraints in Urban Areas 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7.6 Dependence on Rainfall Patterns 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.8 Global Success Stories of RWH 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.8.1 Singapore: The NEWater Initiative 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.8.2 Australia: The City of Toowoomba 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.8.3 Germany: The Town of Emsdetten 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.8.4 South Africa: The Cape Town Initiative 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.8.5 United States: The City of Berkeley, California 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.9 Indian Success Stories of RWH 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.9.1 State-wide Implementation (Tamil Nadu) 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.9.2 The Village of Alwar (Rajasthan) 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.9.3 The City of Bangalore (Karnataka) 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.9.4 Success of Traditional Methods (Kerala) 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.9.5 RWH in Pune (Maharashtra) 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.10 Conclusion and Future Directions 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.10.1 Integration with Technology and Circular Water Use 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.10.2 Policy, Public–Private Partnerships, and Community Models 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.10.3 A Climate-resilient Future 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Global Water Availability and Its Consumption in a Changing Climate: Management Strategies 291\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMadhupriya, Sushil Kumar, Gavendra Pandey, Rakesh Kumar, and Sudesh Yadav\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Introduction 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Global Water Availability and Consumption 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Interrelationship Between Water Scarcity and Climate Change 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.1 Rising Temperature 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.2 Changing Precipitation Pattern 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.3 Inland Surface Water 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.4 Groundwater Depletion 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.5 Management Strategies for Water Scarcity in Changing Climatic Conditions 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.6 Integrated Water Resources Management 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.7 Desalination and Water Recycling 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.8 Policies and Governance Initiatives 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Case Studies 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4.1 India: Water Scarcity and Management Strategies 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4.2 African Countries: The Challenge of Water Insecurity 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4.3 European Countries: Issue of Water Stress 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Conclusion 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Rainwater Harvesting: Strategies for Combating Water Scarcity 311\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eV.S. Yadav, R.V. Galkate, V.K. Chandola, V.K. Tripathi, Samikshya Panda, Chinmaya Panda, and Harshita Rani Ahirwar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Introduction 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1.1 RWH Technologies 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1.2 Potential of RWH Technology 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1.3 Benefits, Limitations, and Challenges of RWH Technology 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1.4 Necessity of RWH in India in Recent Times 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Hypothetical Case Study on Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting in Bengaluru City 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2.1 Problem Statement 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2.2 Study Area 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2.3 Case Study Description 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2.3.1 Annual Water Requirement 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2.3.2 Rainwater Collection Potential 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2.3.3 Potential of RWH on an Annual Basis 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Summary and Conclusion 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Restoration Strategies for Rivers and Wetlands Affected by Overextraction of Water 331\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eVamsi Krishna Kudapa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Introduction 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2 Rivers and Wetlands Affected by Overextraction 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2.1 Hydrological Alterations 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2.1.1 Reduced Streamflow 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2.1.2 Drop in Groundwater Level 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2.1.3 Increasing Frequency of Drought 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2.1.4 Changes in Sediment Transport 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2.1.5 Decreased Water Quality: As Flows Decline, the Pollutant Concentrations Increase, Impacting Drinking Water Sources and Aquatic Habitats 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2.2 Ecological Consequences 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2.2.1 Plan to Reduce Damage to Wildlife Habitats by Reducing Water Overextraction 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2.2.2 Decreased Water Purification and Flood Control 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2.2.3 Alteration of Migration Patterns 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2.3 Socioeconomic Impacts 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2.3.1 Decrease in Fisheries and Agricultural Productivity 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2.3.2 More Water Conflicts in Related Disciplines 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2.3.3 Ecosystem Services Loss 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3 Restoration Strategies 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3.1 Hydrological Restoration 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3.1.1 Environmental Flow Release 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3.2 Ecological Engineering Strategies 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3.2.1 Wetland Restoration and Creation 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3.2.2 Riparian Buffer Zones 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3.2.3 Bioengineering Techniques 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3.3 Policy and Regulatory Actions 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3.3.1 Restoration Strategies for Water Resources from Overextraction 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3.3.2 Water Allocation Policies 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3.4 Integrated Water Resources Management 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3.4.1 Watershed Management Plans 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3.4.2 Stakeholder Engagement 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3.5 Legislative Frameworks 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4 Case Studies of Successful Restoration Efforts 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4.1 Case Study 1: The Murray–Darling Basin, Australia 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4.2 Case Study 2: Aral Sea Restoration, Kazakhstan 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4.3 Medina del Campo Groundwater Body, Spain 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.5 Challenges and Future Perspectives 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.6 Conclusion 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 353\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Science: general issues [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Science: general issues\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Science:%20general%20issues%20%5BPD%5D%22\"\u003ePD\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52433819205912,"sku":"9781394345823","price":128.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394345823.jpg?v=1784853953","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/global-water-scarcity-causes-impacts-and-management-strategies-hardback-9781394345823","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}