Although morocco is rich in biodiversity, this is now threatened, in large part because water resources are poorly managed. This project seeks to provide potable water for 5 villages in moroccos high atlas mountains. A handbook for integrated water resources management in. Morocco water resources management project english. Rabat morocco has established a new police unit that will be entrusted with supervising the use of water resources in the kingdom. Oct 03, 2019 morocco is forecasted to receive less rainwater in the near future however which means the country is expected to face water shortages. Advancing water management strategies in morocco worcester. An isotopic investigation of salinity and water sources in. Unhealthy drinking water causes frighteningly high infant mortality many families lose half their children to water borne diseases, shorter life spans and reduced energy for livelihoods. Sector of management of water in morocco the management of water differs depending on rural or urban areas. The geochemical and isotopic strontium, boron, radium, oxygen, hydrogen variations of geothermal waters from five different regions in morocco were investigated in order to evaluate the sources of solutes and the mechanisms of waterrock interaction. This can range from prestocking of food and fresh water resources, to storing rainwater, providing in alternative energy sources windsolar, to minimizing the overuse of fresh water resources, and planting more drought resistant crops. Dirty and polluted water is the worlds primary health concern and persists to pose threats to the survival of humanity and quality of aquatic life.
Use of drinkingwater from improved sources 2012f 84% f progress on drinkingwater and sanitation. Morocco relations morocco was one of the first countries to recognize the newly independent united states, opening its ports to american ships by decree of sultan mohammed iii in. Clean drinking water for 1250 villagers in morocco. Supporting moroccos water scarcity and drought management and. Pdf climate change and its impacts on groundwater resources in. Approximately 60% of rural moroccans lack piped potable water. Potable water services in morocco china austria iran.
It provides a comprehensive framework for integrated water management. Drinking water directly from a tap in morocco isnt a good idea. Many water resources are more and more becoming vulnerable to pollution by toxic chemicals, dirt, garbage, and pathogens. Gwp was created in 1996 to foster integrated water resources management iwrm, and to ensure the coordinated development and management of water, land and related resources by maximising economic and social welfare without compromising the sustainability of vital environmental systems. Annex viii current water supply sources for the city of marrakesh. The quality of water is affected by human activities and is declining due to the rise of urbanization, population growth, industrial production, climate change and other factors. Nonconventional water resources include agricultural drainage water, desalinated brackish groundwater andor seawater, and treated municipal wastewater. A handbook for integrated water resources management in basins. Therefore morocco is increasingly looking towards seawater desalination as a source to supply its increasing water needs for drinking, industry and mining. Complete report in english official version of document may contain signatures, etc official pdf, 3 pages 0. Morocco is the 67th largest export economy in the world and the 99th most complex economy according to the economic complexity index eci.
The objectives of the water resources management project are to. However, the resource that may be technically and economically mobilized does not exceed 21 billion m. Aware of the strategic issues related to water sector, morroco has implemented a strategy based on the development of water resources. Some sources of surface water are also fed by underground aquifers. Improving the quantity, quality and use of africas water africa faces mounting challenges in providing enough safe water for its growing population, especially for the huge numbers of people migrating to periurban areas, where municipal water services are often nonexistent. Their number is, and provide in the main cities of morocco on. Multiple isotope tracers for delineating sources of waterrock interactions lhoussaine bouchaou a, nathaniel r. Hence the importance given in morocco to water and its. However, due to its natural specificities, morocco faces a strong increase in water needs and water resources quality degradation due to. Hollard h, choubert g, bronner g, marchand j et sougy j. Rabat morocco is now among 45 countries facing water scarcity, according to world resources institute water scarcity map, which reveals moroccos critical situation. This project seeks to provide potable water for 5 villages in morocco s high atlas mountains.
Hydro biological study of three major sources of the. Wells serve to supply individuals and households hickey, 2008 and reservoirs supply municipal water sources. Dew, fog, and rain as supplementary sources of water in southwestern morocco. The global water partnershipgwp is an international network whose vision is for a watersecure world. Use of drinking water from improved sources 2012f 84% f progress on drinking water and sanitation 2014 update, whounicef 2014. Unhealthy drinking water causes frighteningly high infant mortality many families lose half their children to waterborne diseases, shorter life spans and reduced energy for livelihoods. The development of renewables is helping to improve energy security as well as deliver on moroccos clean energy and climate change commitments.
Water supply and sanitation in morocco is provided by a wide array of utilities. Apr 05, 2018 zagora, morocco when rkia ouabi steps past the stark walls of her house to do her shopping, she makes sure to leave the water tap open. Thats the only way to know whether her one source of. Morocco world news brings you the latest news about business, education, western sahara, culture and tourism in morocco, current events in north africa. Water for human consumption originates from one of two types of sources. Currently, the water demand in morocco, estimated at,7 bm3, is met from surface water mobilized 11,7 bm3 and an overexploitation of groundwater 2 bm3. The water footprints of morocco and the netherlands. Rate of treatment of waste water discharged in urban areas. Surface water accounts for 80 percent of the water humans use. Many rural communities rely on a single water source to sustain families and livelihoods.
Morocco water availability and demand traditional sources. Morocco world news morocco current events, latest news. Principal water source providing 80 percent of water supply. Given the resolve of signatories to the 2015 paris climate agreement to limit global temperature rise to below 2 degrees celsius, tapping into africas renewable energy potential would put the continent on the right path to achieve the united nations seventh sustainable development goal on affordable and clean energy. How morocco tapped into africas renewable energy potential. Managing urban water scarcity in morocco world bank documents. The depletion of groundwater aquifers is a major issue in morocco. Water resources in the uae can be classified into two main categories. First established in 1995, the water police will finally. Climate change is particularly relevant for water intensive industries, such as textilesclothing, leather production, phosphorous mining, and hydropower. Morocco ninth drinking water supply and sanitation project.
They range from private companies in the largest city, casablanca, the capital, rabat, and two other cities, to public municipal utilities in other cities, as well as a national electricity and water company onee. For a rapidly growing and urbanizing global population, against a backdrop of increasing climatic and nonclimatic uncertainties, it is not possible to predict and plan a single path to water security. Water security is the goal of water resources management. Use of drinkingwater from improved sources 2012f 84% f progress on drinkingwater and sanitation 2014 update, whounicef 2014. Seawater desalination projects in morocco client brief by sarah peuch, senior associate, and kamil bennis, associate features of the new water act as part of its sustainable development strategy ahead of cop 22, morocco has chosen seawater desalination as one of the solutions to deal with the shortage of water in certain regions. Morocco is making strong progress towards affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy in line with the united nations sustainable development goals sdg. The resulting water pollution is a serious threat to the well. Six agencies were created after june 2002 together with. Import dependency is particularly serious for oil, which still dominates the countrys energy mix. Morocco nationally determined contribution to the unfccc 1. Zagora, morocco when rkia ouabi steps past the stark walls of her house to do her shopping, she makes sure to leave the water tap open.
Improving the quantity, quality and use of africas water. Morocco water resources management project english the. Morocco water resources management project english abstract. Sustainable water supply is an essential element of moroccos economy and pros. However, the moroccan authorities are concerned about the pollution caused by plastic from bottled water, and many hotels have filtered water for guests which is considered safe to drink. However, due to its natural specificities, morocco faces a strong increase in water needs and water resources quality degradation due to the negative impacts of human activities. Renewable resources are estimated at 29 billion m 3 year, slightly more than 1 000m3haban. Warner b, tarik tagma c, mohammed hssaisoune d, avner vengosh e, a ibn zohr university, faculty of sciences, applied geology and geoenvironment laboratory, agadir, morocco. Land degradation is a large issue for morocco, and many other countries located within the sahara, as overgrazing of livestock and destruction of vegetation has eroded the soil. Water is the resource most directly and strongly affected by climatic changes in morocco. This paper presents an overview about water and waste water management in morocco.
Best estimates for the fraction of total blue water supply. Morocco water resources management english the world bank. In morocco, there are 9 different dams that are used as reservoirs. Generally over exploited leading to lower water tables and a deterioration in water quality. Qsour which used to operate khettara have abandoned theirs only because the water has gone dry. Due to the lack of wastewater treatment plants and their inefficiency, morocco used to discharge most of its wastewater produced into the sea or reuse it for irrigation as raw or inadequately treated, leading to adverse health impacts. Morocco launches water police to supervise use of water resources. These, and others, can be accessed through the africa groundwater literature archive. Multiple isotope tracers for delineating sources of water rock interactions lhoussaine bouchaou a, nathaniel r. The obligation to use other non conventional water resources such as desalinated water or waste water reuse and the need for a more rigorous policy of water management and planning becomes a necessity. Department of commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help u.
Only 15 percent of total agricultural land is irrigated, resulting in inefficient water use and management. In 2030, water demand is predicted to increase to 16,2 bm3, and therefore, if no measures are taken, the gap would be 4,5 bm3. Morocco water resources management project the objectives of the water resources management project are to. This commitment will only be made possible if morocco gains access to new sources of finance and to additional support relative to support received in. A hydrogeologic investigation using isotopes such as 18o, 4he, 36cl, and 129i is being carried out with the goal of determining the source of water, the source of salinity, and the age of. Sources of surface water can include any aboveground collection of water such as rivers, lakes, ponds and oceans. Ratings for the water resources management project wrmp for morocco were as follows. Access to water, sanitation and hygiene is a human right, yet billions are still faced with daily challenges accessing even the most basic of services. Rabat morocco is now among 45 countries facing water scarcity, according to world resources institute water scarcity map, which reveals morocco s critical situation. The reinforcement of the potable water supply of agadir.
In morocco itself, water use in the agricultural sector was 37. Morocco depends on imports for 91% of energy supply. More information about morocco is available on the morocco page and from other department of state publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. Water from these reservoirs is treated before being diverted into the water mains for. Scenic and fertile, morocco well merits the praise of a native son, the medieval traveler ibn bau. Water scarcity will also affect exporting industries. However morocco has a large potential of wind and solar energy sources that could be used in the sea water desalination. Social watch poverty eradication and gender justice. Significant sources of water of morocco include the moulouya river, whose source is located in the atlas mountains, and flows into the mediterranean sea. In spite of the attention given to this problem of. Water management strategies in morocco the water network. Hydro biological study of three major sources of the middle atlas morocco habitat, water chemistry, distribution of the benthic fauna imane nechad, fatima fadil laboratory of functional ecology and environment university sidi mohammed ben abdellah, faculty of science and technology, fez, morocco article published on august 31, 2016. Although ocean water makes up nearly 97 percent of all water on earth, it is not a viable source of.
The geochemical and isotopic strontium, boron, radium, oxygen, hydrogen variations of geothermal waters from five different regions in morocco were investigated in order to evaluate the sources of solutes and the mechanisms of water rock interaction. Hydro biological study of three major sources of the middle. Morocco the third cycle of glaas, held over several meetings. Morocco lights the way for africa on renewable energy cop22 host leads by example in the fight against climate change with 52% green energy target by 2020 and africas first city cycle hire. They have detailed information on the filtration method, and this water is usually free. Morocco is a water scarce country confronted with dwindling groundwater reserves and a strong dependence on rainfed agriculture. With its network of 108 offices across the united states and in more than 75 countries, the u. Integrative approach for studying water sources and their. Morocco noor solar power project additional financing p164288 page 2. The main problems related to the availability of water resources and their preservation from the pollution are. Wastewater reuse plants in addition, morocco is opting for treated wastewater as a source of water supply. The human capital index hci database provides data at the country level for each of the components of the human capital index as well as for the overall index, disaggregated by gender.
Why is integrated urban water management relevant for morocco. Pdf dew, fog, and rain as supplementary sources of water. The latter is in charge of bulk water supply to the aforementioned utilities, water distribution. Publication date 1921 topics morocco history publisher edinburgh, london, w. Oec morocco mar exports, imports, and trade partners.
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