The water and wastewater situation in Iraq – problems and possibilities for counter-measures [Elektronisk resurs]

• A summary is given of the water and wastewater situation in Iraq before the Gulf War 1991, the situation after the Gulf War and the recent effects of the conflict in 2003. The access of safe water was halved in certain governorates after March 2003 and half of the sewage works were out of function with a discharge of untreated wastewater into rivers and channels. The supply of electricity was less than 4 hours per day in January 2004 and caused discharges of untreated sewage on streets etc. The leakage from the water net was estimated at 60%. The wastewater system in 3 out of 5 schools was estimated to be out of function and epidemics have especially affected children and caused increased mortality. Special issues like the illegal openings of water pipes and security have worsened the situation. The Swedish knowledge of water and wastewater handling may have an important role in rebuilding water and wastewater handling in Iraq and different possibilities are exemplified. 

Ämnesord

Engineering and Technology  (hsv)

Civil Engineering  (hsv)

Water Engineering  (hsv)

Teknik och teknologier  (hsv)

Samhällsbyggnadsteknik  (hsv)

Vattenteknik  (hsv)

Genre

government publication  (marcgt)

Indexterm och SAB-rubrik

Iraq

sewage treatment

water administration

water conflicts

water treatment