Intermittent Water Supply (IWS) is widespread across South Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East, resulting from various factors such as natural, technical, and financial scarcity, as well as user behavior and institutional challenges. IWS poses significant risks to public health and social equity and is considered unsustainable in the long run. Extensive research has been conducted to better understand these systems, improve their management, and transition them to continuous water supply.
This book explores the challenges, opportunities, and solutions related to IWS, providing innovative strategies to address its issues. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners working toward sustainable water management.
Key Points:
- Causes of IWS: Natural and financial scarcity, technical limitations, user behavior, and institutional factors.
- Impact of IWS: Public health risks, social inequities, and long-term unsustainability.
- Research and Solutions: Efforts to improve operation, management, and conversion to continuous supply.
- Book’s Contribution: Highlights challenges, offers innovative solutions, and provides insights for water sector professionals.
- Part of the In Focus Series: Features expert papers on water research to encourage deeper understanding and discussion in the sector.