Water Supply in Asia - an already existing Problem

Recent surveys prove that sustainable water supply in various Asian regions already today pose a tremendous problem. Various approaches might be considered to tackle this problem, but so far apparently the problem couldn't be solved. In an interview Mr. Arjun Thapan, a special adviser for infrastructure and water with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) pointed out some of the key aspects associated with sustainable water supply in the Asian region: "Crisis is already here in Asia and by 2030, water demand in the region will exceed supply by 40 percent unless countries improve the treatment and management of fresh water supply and wastewater, Thapan said in a phone interview." The Bank therefore is about to issue another Water Bond. Read more...

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