Greywater Use

Saving Freshwater and Improving Livelihoods of Rural Poor

Many countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are facing continuing decline of national per capita water availability due to high population growth rates that demand extra water and food consumption, improved living standards, and industrialization. Attempts are made to improve water management and increase efficiency of water use by all sectors.

Jordan is among the most water scarce in the region, but it has made significant achievements over the past two decades in restructuring the water sector and adopted a clear water strategy. This strategy clearly identified wastewater as a resource that has to be treated and used effectively while safeguarding public health and the environment.

The Inter-Islamic Network on Water Resources Development and Management, Amman, Jordan (INWRDAM) has been involved since February 2000 in greywater research activities in Jordan and other countries from the MENA region. These activities were funded mainly by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) in Ottawa, Canada. This portal was created by INWRDAM to contribute in dissemenating the progress and outcomes of its greywater research.

All interested organizations are invited to contribute to this portal by contacting INWRDAM.