Topic: The Impact of Syrian Refugees on Jordan’s Water Resources
Gluck, Caroline. "Syrian Refugee Influx Adding to Jordan 's Water Worries."Oxfam Policy and Practice. N.p., 11 Apr. 2013. Web. 18 Sept. 2016.
North of Jordan’s urban city areas lies the Mafraq farms which are filled with growing vegetables and olive trees. The farm also acquires one of the largest water producing wells in the Jordanian valley. However, the area is currently facing several water disparities due to the increasing number of Syrian refugees migrating into the region. Approximately 3,000 cubic meters of water are delivered daily to Zaatari camp, providing refugees with clean water for drinking, cleaning, and other uses. The high demand for water production has placed a huge strain on Jordan, which is already ranked one of the most water-deprived countries in the world. Due to the water constraints, Jordan is only able to provide 150 cubic meters of water per person on an annual basis. This statistic is much lower than the 500 cubic meters which equates to the level of water scarcity according to UN global estimates. As a result, Jordan …show more content…
The article analyzes the costs and benefits for water policy options, while recommending the multi-sectoral, or big businesses, to reform Jordan’s water production. Water supply in Jordan comes primarily from the Jordan River, groundswells, rainwater, and plant extractions. The agricultural sector accounts for the majority of national water demand and workforce agencies to provide Jordan with the necessary funds in rebuilding the region’s water infrastructure. The major users of Jordan’s water supply, according to the International Water Association (IWA), includes: industrial, municipal, and tourism sectors. The overall contributors to the allocation and investments of water resource include intergovernmental organizations, and water advocacy
Gluck, Caroline. "Syrian Refugee Influx Adding to Jordan 's Water Worries."Oxfam Policy and Practice. N.p., 11 Apr. 2013. Web. 18 Sept. 2016.
North of Jordan’s urban city areas lies the Mafraq farms which are filled with growing vegetables and olive trees. The farm also acquires one of the largest water producing wells in the Jordanian valley. However, the area is currently facing several water disparities due to the increasing number of Syrian refugees migrating into the region. Approximately 3,000 cubic meters of water are delivered daily to Zaatari camp, providing refugees with clean water for drinking, cleaning, and other uses. The high demand for water production has placed a huge strain on Jordan, which is already ranked one of the most water-deprived countries in the world. Due to the water constraints, Jordan is only able to provide 150 cubic meters of water per person on an annual basis. This statistic is much lower than the 500 cubic meters which equates to the level of water scarcity according to UN global estimates. As a result, Jordan …show more content…
The article analyzes the costs and benefits for water policy options, while recommending the multi-sectoral, or big businesses, to reform Jordan’s water production. Water supply in Jordan comes primarily from the Jordan River, groundswells, rainwater, and plant extractions. The agricultural sector accounts for the majority of national water demand and workforce agencies to provide Jordan with the necessary funds in rebuilding the region’s water infrastructure. The major users of Jordan’s water supply, according to the International Water Association (IWA), includes: industrial, municipal, and tourism sectors. The overall contributors to the allocation and investments of water resource include intergovernmental organizations, and water advocacy