The natural sources of water which can be used for various industrial,
agricultural, recreational and household activities are termed as water
resources. Surface water, under river flows, ground water and frozen
water fall under this category. Water resource management refers to
those activities which aim to develop, plan, manage and distribute the
water resources in the most efficient manner. Some of the commonly used
techniques for reclaiming freshwater are desalination, groundwater
recharging and reverse osmosis. The key objective of water resource
management is to consider all the demands of water, and allocate it on
an equitable basis. The sustainability of current as well as future
water resources is one of the biggest challenges of this field. This
book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts
related to the development and management of water resources. Some of
the diverse topics covered herein address the varied branches that fall
under this category. This book will provide comprehensive knowledge to
the readers.