Groundwater resources at risk in Afghanistan : (evaluation of the past and present situation of groundwater resources and consequences for the future, on the basis of previous groundwater investigation and present groundwater monitoring data) / by M. Hassan Saffi ; edited by Leendert Vijselaar.
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TextLanguage: English Publication details: Kabul, Afghanistan : DACCR, 2007.Description: 99 pages : color illustrations, color maps, color charts ; 30 cmSubject(s): LOC classification: - Pamphlet HD1698. A3.
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Afghanistan Centre at Kabul University | Pamphlet HD1698.A3.S344 2007 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 3ACKU000549419 |
Caption title.
“June 2007”.
“Scientific investigation report in Afghanistan”—cover page.
“Includes bibliography reference”—(pages 47).
Contents: list of abbreviation and technical terms—1. Introduction—2. Objective—3. Methodology—4. The hydrological basins of Afghanistan —5. Climate—6. Geology of Afghanistan—7. Hydro geological basins of Afghanistan—8. National groundwater monitoring network—9. National GMWS water level and water quality data evaluation—10. Conclusion—11. Recommendations—12. References—Annexes.
Summary: “Water is the most important natural resource on planet earth. Live cannot exist without it. It is a basic need like air and food to enable us to live and work therefore it is essential to protect. More than two decades of war and conflict with six years of persistent drought caused a vast majority of the population of our country to be without access to safe drinking water. Most parts of our country have for only few months of the year access to surface water which is contaminated. Therefore, groundwater is one of the main sources…”—(page 5).