Water scarcity
Position Paper | Year 2009
Water scarcity in Flanders?
Class of Technical Sciences
Industry, agriculture and households as well as nature lay claims to the
fresh water supplies. Mainly because of the high population density in
Flanders the mean water availability per capita is low, to the extent that
during certain periods water scarcity occurs. The effects of climate
change are expected to worsen the situation. Apart from promoting a water
saving attitude, the re-use of water and the use of precipitation have to
be encouraged. By establishing quotas for groundwater abstraction,
introducing an adjusted concession granting policy and a steering water
pricepolicy, groundwater bodies being at poor quantitative status may be
improved, whilst those who are at good status may stay in equilibrium.
Urban and space planning should support the groundwater recharge, among
other things by aiming at increased infiltration.
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Author
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Jean Berlamont
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Stan Beernaert
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Didier D'hont
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Luc Keustermans
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Jan Bellon
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Paul Thomas
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Johan Van Assel
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Kristine Walraevens