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2020 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

1. Introduction: Water Supply and Management

Author : Bharat Bhushan

Published in: Bioinspired Water Harvesting, Purification, and Oil-Water Separation

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Access to a safe water supply is a human right. Fresh water sustains human life and is vital for human health. Water availability depends upon the amount of water physically available, and whether it is safe for human consumption. Some of the arid regions of the world lack adequate safe drinking water.

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Metadata
Title
Introduction: Water Supply and Management
Author
Bharat Bhushan
Copyright Year
2020
Book
Bioinspired Water Harvesting, Purification, and Oil-Water Separation

Print ISBN: 978-3-030-42131-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-42132-8

Copyright Year: 2020

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-42132-8_1

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