|TOPIC 02:WATER MANAGEMENT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

TOPIC 02:WATER MANAGEMENT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Definition

Water

Is a colourless, odorless and tasteless liquid found naturally on land surface, atmosphere and water ground reservoirs, and essential for most plant and animal life.

Water management

Refers to the skillful and careful use and control of water and water resources. It is the management of water resources under set policies and regulations. Water should be managed since it is becoming a more valuable commodity due to droughts and over uses.

Sources of water

Rainfall
Well
Springs
Lakes
Seas/ oceans

Economic uses and importance of water.

Water is used for domestic purposes
Water is used for agriculture development [irrigation]
Water is used as a source of hydro-electric power
Water is used for industrial development
Water encourages the development of the fishing industry
It encourages the development of the tourist industry
Water is used for navigation i.e. it stimulates the development of transport and communication
Water influences weather activities i.e. rain formation
Water provides habitat for various living organisms

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