Topic > Sustainable access to water: a WHO perspective - 818

An effort needs to be made to create mechanisms to involve all sectors of communities in the selection of technical options that are accessible and environmentally and operationally sustainable . To this end, the analysis of the sustainability of the source should be included in the participatory evaluation at community level. The focus would be on developing low-cost technical choices, with particular emphasis on recharging and conserving groundwater and surface water rather than building schemes. The water storage option could be building dams (surface storage) or groundwater recharge (underground storage). Both surface and underground water storage methods have advantages and disadvantages to consider when opting for water storage system implementation. Integrated water resources management depends on cooperation and partnerships at all levels, from individuals to governmental and non-governmental, national and international organizations that demonstrate a common political, scientific and ethical commitment to the need for water security and policy. of optimal use of water. Political and institutional