Water Resources of Turkey [electronic resource] /
Harmancioglu, Nilgun B.editor.
Altinbilek, Dogan.editor.
This book provides an in-depth description of water resources of Turkey, a country with a unique geographical location, extending from the Mediterranean in Europe to the Middle East. Its varying geography, topography, hydrology, geology and climate are reflected in the diverse characteristics of its water basins. Furthermore, due to its geographical location, Turkey has a significant number of transboundary river basins and has to share its water resources with its neighbors, an issue that can sometimes lead to water conflicts. Turkey is also an interesting example of a developing country that is attempting to adapt to universal water management strategies while at the same time facing legal, institutional, economic and capacity development problems. It has long remained a water-rich country, but the situation is now changing due to the increasing population, inefficient use of resources, and the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation. This book is useful for national and international organizations as well as water resources professionals. It takes on an added significance in the light of climate change in the region, water management problems and transboundary water basins.
1. Introduction -- 2. Water Works of Ancient Civilizations -- 3. Water Resources Development -- 4. Climate and Drought -- 5. Hydrology of Surface Waters -- 6. Groundwater -- 7. Water quality -- 8. Water Potential of Turkey -- 9. Agricultural Water Use -- 10. Water and Energy -- 11. Urban, Industrial, Environmental and Other Water Uses -- 12. Legal and institutional structure of water management -- 13. Transboundary River Basins. 14. Basin management -- 15. Impacts of Climate Change -- 16. Challenges for the future.
This book provides an in-depth description of water resources of Turkey, a country with a unique geographical location, extending from the Mediterranean in Europe to the Middle East. Its varying geography, topography, hydrology, geology and climate are reflected in the diverse characteristics of its water basins. Furthermore, due to its geographical location, Turkey has a significant number of transboundary river basins and has to share its water resources with its neighbors, an issue that can sometimes lead to water conflicts. Turkey is also an interesting example of a developing country that is attempting to adapt to universal water management strategies while at the same time facing legal, institutional, economic and capacity development problems. It has long remained a water-rich country, but the situation is now changing due to the increasing population, inefficient use of resources, and the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation. This book is useful for national and international organizations as well as water resources professionals. It takes on an added significance in the light of climate change in the region, water management problems and transboundary water basins.
Hydrogeology.
Water quality.
Water pollution.
Natural resources.
Hydrogeology.
Water Quality/Water Pollution.
Natural Resources.
Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution.