Abstract: Water resources in Iraq are deteriorating just like in many other countries in the region. Looking for water resources as part of water conservation is one of the most challenging tasks of water resource development. Many options are available, and among these are wastewater recirculation and reuse. Huge wastewater quantities treated and/or untreated are produced due to the increase in water consumption. It is estimated that at least about 3 million cubic metres of wastewater are produced on a daily basis in Iraq. It would be tremendously supportive and helpful to develop the national water resources if this quantity was reused properly. Additional means such as water harvesting techniques, industrial water recirculation and untraditional water augmentation techniques like saline water desalinization, groundwater recharging and using the minimum water quantities in irrigation including, supplementary, and drip irrigation would definitely support water resource development in Iraq. Quality control measures for potable water including legislation and water quality criteria limitations and implementation are main factors in developing water resource in Iraq.
Keywords: wastewater reuse, water resource development, water resource deterioration in Iraq
Title: Reusing Treated Wastewater in Developing Water Resources in Iraq – Philosophy and Challenges
Author: Naufal A. AL-Masri
International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations
ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)
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